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STATE · ADMITTED 1816 · 2000 CENSUS

Indiana

6,080,485 residents · 92 counties · 976 cities · 1,696 census tracts
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Indiana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,567. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

6,080,485
+10%since 1990
from 5,544,159 in 1990
1990 – 2024
170 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+7%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5.4M5.8M6.2M6.6M7.0M1990201020202024Indiana
20246.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,567
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,797 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,397
+55%since 1990
from $13,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$521
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
28.6% rent
2.2
+20%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Indiana on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(5,022,596)
Black7.8%(429,722)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(95,363)
Asian0.7%(36,595)
Diversity Score25.1%(1,390,125)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(5,219,373)
Black8.3%(505,462)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(214,536)
Asian1%(58,424)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,780,433)
29
+17%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Indianapolis city901,116
2.Fort Wayne275,203
3.Evansville116,176
4.Carmel105,634
5.Fishers104,812
6.South Bend103,201
7.Bloomington83,307
8.Noblesville76,111
9.Hammond75,712
10.Lafayette71,238
11.Greenwood69,349
12.Gary67,289
Frequently asked

How many people live in Indiana?

Indiana has about 6,080,485 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Indiana?

The typical household in Indiana earns about $41,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indiana expensive?

In Indiana, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Indiana?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indiana?

About 9.5% of people in Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 536,326 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleCarmelFishersSouth BendBloomingtonNoblesville
All 92 counties
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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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