NEIGHBORHOOD
Southdale
Indiana · Indianapolis · 15,131 residents · 6.01 sq mi
The short version
Southdale is a neighborhood of 15,131 people in Indianapolis. The median age is 33.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 54% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $202,552. There are 2,519 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Southdale; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,131
Population density
2,519 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.01 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,196
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,500
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
Retail trade8.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.5%
Education & health services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,552
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,024
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.44 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(7,398)
Black18.3%(2,773)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(1,940)
Asian15.9%(2,409)
Other4%(611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(7,398)
Black18.3%(2,773)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(1,940)
Asian15.9%(2,409)
Other4%(611)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
21.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 15,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $71,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $202,552, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 17.0% of people in Southdale, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024