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Garden City

Indiana · Indianapolis · 11,246 residents · 2.75 sq mi
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Garden City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $149,076. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Garden City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,246
Population density
4,089 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,534
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,847
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$149,076
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,060
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(2,951)
Black54.4%(6,113)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,619)
Asian1.8%(198)
Other3.2%(365)
Diversity Score76.7%(8,625)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(2,951)
Black54.4%(6,113)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,619)
Asian1.8%(198)
Other3.2%(365)
Diversity Score76.7%(8,625)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
29.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 11,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $53,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $149,076, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 17.3% of people in Garden City, 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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