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West Indianapolis

Indiana · Indianapolis · 7,502 residents · 7.304 sq mi
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The short version

West Indianapolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,131. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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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)
Diversity Score75.5%(5,661)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(4,160)
Black14.5%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(1,929)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other4.1%(308)
Diversity Score75.5%(5,661)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
14.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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