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Meridian Kessler

Indiana · Indianapolis · 11,148 residents · 1.819 sq mi
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The short version

Meridian Kessler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $410,432. Households here earn about 90% more than the Indianapolis 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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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)
Diversity Score48.1%(5,367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(8,637)
Black9.3%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(486)
Asian3.5%(388)
Other5.4%(604)
Diversity Score48.1%(5,367)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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