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Indiana

6,483,802 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 $47,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,483,802
+7%since 2000
from 6,080,485 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.4M5.8M6.2M6.6M7.0M1990201020202024Indiana
20246.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,697
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,567 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,058
+18%since 2000
from $20,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(5,219,373)
Black8.3%(505,462)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(214,536)
Asian1%(58,424)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(1,780,433)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(5,286,453)
Black9%(582,140)
Hispanic / Latino6%(389,707)
Asian1.6%(101,444)
Other1.9%(124,833)
Diversity Score40.4%(2,618,695)
Diversity Score
40
+38%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 6,483,802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indiana?

The typical household in Indiana earns about $47,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indiana expensive?

In Indiana, the median home is worth about $123,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Indiana?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indiana?

About 13.5% 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 939,643 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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