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Mars Hill

Indiana · Indianapolis · 18,597 residents · 7.848 sq mi
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The short version

Mars Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $140,881. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Mars Hill; 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 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,597
Population density
2,370 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,559
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,017
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,881
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,136
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.3%
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(11,716)
Black9.6%(1,779)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(3,872)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other6.4%(1,187)
Diversity Score68.3%(12,705)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(11,716)
Black9.6%(1,779)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(3,872)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other6.4%(1,187)
Diversity Score68.3%(12,705)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
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
6.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Foreign born
12.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 18,597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $53,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $140,881, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.

How educated are people in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 22.9% of people in Mars Hill, 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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