NEIGHBORHOOD
Garden City
Indiana · Indianapolis · 11,246 residents · 2.75 sq mi
The short version
Garden City is a neighborhood of 11,246 people in Indianapolis. Owners hold 32% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 29.8. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. 29% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $149,076. 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
Land area
2.75 sq mi
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%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
Retail trade16.8%
Information16%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Other services2.9%
Public administration1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Persons per household
2.83 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic26.2%(2,951)
Black54.4%(6,113)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,619)
Asian1.8%(198)
Other3.2%(365)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(2,951)
Black54.4%(6,113)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,619)
Asian1.8%(198)
Other3.2%(365)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024