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Near Southeast

Indiana · Indianapolis · 23,110 residents · 6.943 sq mi
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Near Southeast has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $129,513. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Near Southeast; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,110
Population density
3,329 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,587
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,730
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,513
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,034
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(13,375)
Black16.1%(3,724)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(4,884)
Asian0.7%(161)
Other4.2%(966)
Diversity Score74.1%(17,119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(13,375)
Black16.1%(3,724)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(4,884)
Asian0.7%(161)
Other4.2%(966)
Diversity Score74.1%(17,119)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
10.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 23,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $49,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $129,513, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near Southeast, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 30.5% of people in Near Southeast, 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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