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Geist

Indiana · Indianapolis · 8,563 residents · 4.563 sq mi
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The short version

Geist is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $169,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $457,658. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 155% more than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Geist; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,563
Population density
1,877 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$169,066
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$76,365
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$457,658
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
94.5%
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(7,466)
Black6%(515)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(148)
Asian2.4%(209)
Other2.6%(225)
Diversity Score29.3%(2,511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(7,466)
Black6%(515)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(148)
Asian2.4%(209)
Other2.6%(225)
Diversity Score29.3%(2,511)
Diversity Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Foreign born
4.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 8,563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $169,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $457,658.

How educated are people in Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Geist, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.0% of people in Geist, 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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