NEIGHBORHOOD
Near Eastside
Indiana · Indianapolis · 31,158 residents · 5.97 sq mi
The short version
Near Eastside is a neighborhood of 31,158 people in Indianapolis. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 24.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. There are 5,221 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 34.4. The typical home is worth $191,663. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Near Eastside; 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 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
31,158
Population density
5,221 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.97 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,695
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,512
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
Information9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$191,663
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,032
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.28 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
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-Hispanic51.2%(15,945)
Black20.7%(6,445)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(6,625)
Asian0.4%(111)
Other6.5%(2,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(15,945)
Black20.7%(6,445)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(6,625)
Asian0.4%(111)
Other6.5%(2,032)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
9.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 31,158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $57,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $191,663, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.
How educated are people in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 24.0% of people in Near Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024