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NEIGHBORHOOD

Near Southside

Indiana · Indianapolis · 5,721 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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The short version

Near Southside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $249,231. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Near Southside; 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 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,721
Population density
4,701 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,926
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,567
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,231
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,001
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,346)
Black4.8%(276)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(374)
Asian2.5%(144)
Other10.2%(581)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,899)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,346)
Black4.8%(276)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(374)
Asian2.5%(144)
Other10.2%(581)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,899)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Near Southside, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 5,721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Near Southside, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $60,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near Southside, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Near Southside, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $249,231, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

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

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Near Southside, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.2% of people in Near Southside, 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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