West Indianapolis is a neighborhood of 7,502 people in Indianapolis. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 8% of adults. The typical home is worth $97,131. This skews young, with a median age of 35.5. The poverty rate is 20.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. Households here earn about 25% less than in Indianapolis as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up West Indianapolis; 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 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,502
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.30 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,820
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,148
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$97,131
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,001
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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-Hispanic55.5%(4,160)
Black14.5%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(1,929)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other4.1%(308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(4,160)
Black14.5%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(1,929)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other4.1%(308)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 7,502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $49,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $97,131, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.
How educated are people in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 20.8% of people in West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
