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South Perry

Indiana · Indianapolis · 17,907 residents · 3.868 sq mi
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South Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $223,183. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up South Perry; 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
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,907
Population density
4,630 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,549
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,755
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,183
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,068
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.2%
70.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(8,969)
Black12.3%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,324)
Asian23.7%(4,250)
Other6.5%(1,163)
Diversity Score83.5%(14,953)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(8,969)
Black12.3%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,324)
Asian23.7%(4,250)
Other6.5%(1,163)
Diversity Score83.5%(14,953)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
26.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana?

South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 17,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $46,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $223,183, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Perry, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 20.5% of people in South Perry, 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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