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Fairgrounds

Indiana · Indianapolis · 8,122 residents · 2.465 sq mi
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Fairgrounds has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $238,593. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Fairgrounds; 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 33.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,122
Population density
3,295 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,913
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,297
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$238,593
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,230
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(5,568)
Black19.2%(1,559)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(577)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other4.3%(351)
Diversity Score60.8%(4,936)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(5,568)
Black19.2%(1,559)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(577)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other4.3%(351)
Diversity Score60.8%(4,936)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 8,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $78,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $238,593, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.6% of people in Fairgrounds, 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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