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Martindale-Brightwood

Indiana · Indianapolis · 15,156 residents · 4.983 sq mi
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The short version

Martindale-Brightwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $163,056. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Martindale-Brightwood; 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 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,156
Population density
3,042 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,732
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,674
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,056
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,214
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(2,688)
Black64.7%(9,807)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,298)
Asian0.8%(116)
Other8.2%(1,247)
Diversity Score67%(10,148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(2,688)
Black64.7%(9,807)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,298)
Asian0.8%(116)
Other8.2%(1,247)
Diversity Score67%(10,148)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 15,156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $49,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $163,056, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 28.2% of people in Martindale-Brightwood, 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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