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Near Westside

Indiana · Indianapolis · 18,414 residents · 4.089 sq mi
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The short version

Near Westside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $99,806. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Near Westside; 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 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,414
Population density
4,503 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,769
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,907
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$99,806
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,010
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(5,256)
Black24.6%(4,521)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(7,643)
Asian2.5%(469)
Other2.9%(525)
Diversity Score85.6%(15,756)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(5,256)
Black24.6%(4,521)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(7,643)
Asian2.5%(469)
Other2.9%(525)
Diversity Score85.6%(15,756)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
21.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Near Westside, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 18,414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Near Westside, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $46,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near Westside, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Near Westside, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $99,806, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

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

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Near Westside, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.4% of people in Near Westside, 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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