NEIGHBORHOOD
Downtown
Indiana · Indianapolis · 20,285 residents · 3.71 sq mi
The short version
Downtown is home to 20,285 people in Indianapolis. 19% of homes are owner-occupied. This is an unusually credentialed place: 63% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 29.5. There are 5,462 people per square mile. Households here earn about 26% more than in Indianapolis as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,285
Population density
5,462 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,253
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,585
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
Other services6.7%
Information6.2%
Public administration4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$408,775
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,551
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.6%
81.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.58 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(13,326)
Black15.4%(3,119)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,528)
Asian6.8%(1,382)
Other4.6%(930)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(13,326)
Black15.4%(3,119)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,528)
Asian6.8%(1,382)
Other4.6%(930)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.2%
Female
42.8%
Foreign born
10.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 20,577
Hollis
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South Richmond Hill
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DOWNTOWN VS
Port Richmond
Income$81,775−2%
Home value$583,202+43%
Population20,577+1%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Hollis
Income$86,006+3%
Home value$762,853+87%
Population22,264+10%
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Morris Park
Income$81,772−2%
Home value$725,059+77%
Population23,701+17%
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Income$85,222+2%
Home value$779,256+91%
Population23,493+16%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 20,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $83,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $408,775, and the typical rent is about $1,551 a month.
How educated are people in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 63.4% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 19.6% of people in Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024