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Indiana

6,785,528 residents · 92 counties · 976 cities · 1,696 census tracts
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Indiana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,785,528
+12%since 2000
from 6,080,485 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.4M5.8M6.2M6.6M7.0M1990201020202024Indiana
20246.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,235
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,693
+50%since 2000
from $20,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Indiana on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(5,121,004)
Black9.4%(637,500)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(554,191)
Asian2.5%(166,651)
Other2.8%(191,068)
Diversity Score49.1%(3,334,462)
Diversity Score
49
+68%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 6,785,528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indiana?

The typical household in Indiana earns about $58,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indiana expensive?

In Indiana, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Indiana?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indiana?

About 12.9% 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 1,241,369 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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