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Meadows

Indiana · Indianapolis · 5,924 residents · 1.813 sq mi
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The short version

Meadows has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,111. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Meadows; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,924
Population density
3,268 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,615
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,031
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,111
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,168
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.3%
63.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(920)
Black69.3%(4,107)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(470)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other6.5%(384)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,589)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(920)
Black69.3%(4,107)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(470)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other6.5%(384)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,589)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
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
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
Female
62.3%
Foreign born
3.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 5,924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $48,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $139,111, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.3% of people in Meadows, 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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