With 15,156 people, Martindale-Brightwood is a neighborhood in Indianapolis. 28.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. 51% of homes are owner-occupied. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $163,056. 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
Land area
4.98 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.49 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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-Hispanic17.7%(2,688)
Black64.7%(9,807)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,298)
Asian0.8%(116)
Other8.2%(1,247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(2,688)
Black64.7%(9,807)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,298)
Asian0.8%(116)
Other8.2%(1,247)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
