Meridian Kessler is home to 11,148 people in Indianapolis. This is an unusually credentialed place: 74% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 90% more than in Indianapolis as a whole. There are 6,129 people per square mile. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock. Median household income runs $125,987, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Meridian Kessler; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,148
Population density
6,129 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.82 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$125,987
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$67,519
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$410,432
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,274
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.58 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
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-Hispanic77.5%(8,637)
Black9.3%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(486)
Asian3.5%(388)
Other5.4%(604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(8,637)
Black9.3%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(486)
Asian3.5%(388)
Other5.4%(604)
Diversity Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 11,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $125,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $410,432, and the typical rent is about $1,274 a month.
How educated are people in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 74.2% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 7.7% of people in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
