Near NW-Riverside is home to 8,378 people in Indianapolis. 40% of homes are owner-occupied. 33.6% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than in Indianapolis as a whole. Median home value sits at $166,658. 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
Land area
3.70 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.01 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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-Hispanic26.3%(2,201)
Black46.5%(3,895)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,430)
Asian5.6%(468)
Other4.6%(384)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(2,201)
Black46.5%(3,895)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,430)
Asian5.6%(468)
Other4.6%(384)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
