NEIGHBORHOOD
South Emerson
Indiana · Indianapolis · 12,013 residents · 4.532 sq mi
The short version
South Emerson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $238,410. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Emerson; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,013
Population density
2,651 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,910
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,968
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Other services9.1%
Retail trade8.2%
Public administration6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$238,410
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,252
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(8,755)
Black4.8%(575)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(653)
Asian7.7%(925)
Other9.2%(1,105)
Diversity Score56.2%(6,746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(8,755)
Black4.8%(575)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(653)
Asian7.7%(925)
Other9.2%(1,105)
Diversity Score56.2%(6,746)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana?
South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 12,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $78,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $238,410, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.
How educated are people in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 8.6% of people in South Emerson, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024