NEIGHBORHOOD
Linden Wood
Indiana · Indianapolis · 13,369 residents · 4.027 sq mi
The short version
Linden Wood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $256,924. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Linden Wood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,369
Population density
3,320 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,851
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,642
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
Information12.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
Retail trade10.9%
Other services5.9%
Wholesale trade5%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$256,924
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,197
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(8,261)
Black1.8%(239)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,286)
Asian21.8%(2,920)
Other5%(663)
Diversity Score69.8%(9,332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(8,261)
Black1.8%(239)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,286)
Asian21.8%(2,920)
Other5%(663)
Diversity Score69.8%(9,332)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
17.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 13,369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $79,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $256,924, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.
How educated are people in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 5.7% of people in Linden Wood, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024