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NEIGHBORHOOD

Near Eastside

Indiana · Indianapolis · 31,158 residents · 5.968 sq mi
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The short version

Near Eastside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,695. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $191,663. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. 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
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%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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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)
Diversity Score80.7%(25,154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(15,945)
Black20.7%(6,445)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(6,625)
Asian0.4%(111)
Other6.5%(2,032)
Diversity Score80.7%(25,154)
Diversity Score
81
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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