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Near NW-Riverside

Indiana · Indianapolis · 8,378 residents · 3.701 sq mi
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The short version

Near NW-Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $166,658. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Near NW-Riverside; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,378
Population density
2,264 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,087
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,141
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,658
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,141
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.2%
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(2,201)
Black46.5%(3,895)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,430)
Asian5.6%(468)
Other4.6%(384)
Diversity Score85.1%(7,126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(2,201)
Black46.5%(3,895)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,430)
Asian5.6%(468)
Other4.6%(384)
Diversity Score85.1%(7,126)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
10.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 8,378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $43,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $166,658, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near NW-Riverside, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 33.6% of people in Near NW-Riverside, 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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