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Eastside

Indiana · Indianapolis · 8,353 residents · 2.029 sq mi
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The short version

Eastside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $148,708. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Eastside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,353
Population density
4,117 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,772
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,547
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,708
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$989
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.1%
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(4,203)
Black38.9%(3,249)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(566)
Asian1.4%(116)
Other2.6%(219)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(4,203)
Black38.9%(3,249)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(566)
Asian1.4%(116)
Other2.6%(219)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,161)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
Female
59.0%
Foreign born
7.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 8,353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $37,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $148,708, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 31.5% of people in Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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