Indianapolis, IN Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Indianapolis?
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There are 880,104 residents in Indianapolis, with a median age of 34.3. Of this, 48.47% are males and 51.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.93% of the resident pool in Indianapolis, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.24%. Additionally, 6.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 738,460 people in Indianapolis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 738,460 people in Indianapolis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 880,104 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 426,622 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 453,482 | 0.6% |
Male population 48.47%
Female population 51.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.3 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 782,685 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 37,333 | 6.4% |
| Not Citizen | 60,086 | 4.9% |
Citizen US Born 88.93%
Citizen not US Born 4.24%
Not Citizen 6.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,789 | 9.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 84,180 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 23,593 | 1.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 17,015 | -0.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 738,460 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 9.69%
Moved from Same State 2.71%
Moved from Different State 1.96%
Same House as Last Year 84.97%
What are the employment statistics in Indianapolis?
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White-collar workers make up 74.95% of the working population in Indianapolis, while blue-collar employees account for 25.05%. There are also 31,443 entrepreneurs in Indianapolis (7.28% of the workforce); 311,132 workers employed in private companies (72.08%); and 44,099 people working in governmental institutions (10.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 323,489 | 0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 108,142 | 3.3% |
White Collar 74.95%
Blue Collar 25.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 31,443 | 2.0% |
| Private Companies | 311,132 | 0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 44,099 | 6.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 44,957 | 4.3% |
Self Employees 7.28%
Private Companies 72.08%
Governmental Workers 10.22%
Not for Profit Companies 10.42%
How many households are there in Indianapolis?
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There are a total of 352,238 households in Indianapolis, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.86% of these Indianapolis households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.14%. Additionally, 27.41% of households have children and 72.59% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 352,238 | 2.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 193,246 | 3.4% |
| Non-family Households | 158,992 | 1.9% |
Family Households 54.86%
Non-family Households 45.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 96,535 | 2.5% |
| Households without Children | 255,703 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 27.41%
Households without Children 72.59%
What are the median and average incomes in Indianapolis?
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The average annual household income in Indianapolis is $75,792, while the median household income sits at $54,321 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,753, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,885. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,269 and $44,568, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,792 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | 6.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 138,782 | -1.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 712,074 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Indianapolis?
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There are 395,536 housing units in Indianapolis, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 352,238 occupied housing units in Indianapolis, 54.49% are owner-occupied, while 45.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,800. In general, housing costs reach $985 per month in Indianapolis.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,800. In general, housing costs reach $985 per month in Indianapolis.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 395,536 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 64,582 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 24,523 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 50,439 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 53,656 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 51,148 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 45,449 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 49,313 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 36,287 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 19,713 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 426 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 352,238 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 191,928 | 3.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 160,310 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 54.49%
Renter Occupied 45.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 132,008 | 3.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 59,920 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $162,800 | 7.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $135,900 | 8.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $985 | 4.9% |
With Mortgage 68.78%
Without Mortgage 31.22%
What is the level of education in Indianapolis?
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Approximately 37.52% of the population in Indianapolis holds a high school degree (that's 248,302 residents), while 20.31% have attained a college certificate (153,021 locals) and 20.21% have a bachelor's degree (133,768 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 29,491 | 3.8% |
| Some High School | 248,302 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 153,021 | -0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 47,001 | 0.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 133,768 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 68,793 | 4.5% |
No High School 4.46%
Some High School 37.52%
Some College 20.31%
Associate Degree 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree 20.21%
Graduate Degree 10.4%
What is the marital status of Indianapolis residents?
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A total of 291,003 people in Indianapolis have never been married (which represents 41.8% of the total population), while 285,927 of them are wedded (41.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 11,875 (1.71%) and 85,663 (12.3%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 291,003 | -0.9% |
| Married | 285,927 | 2.8% |
| Separated | 11,875 | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 33,638 | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 85,663 | 3.4% |
Never Married 41.8%
Married 41.07%
Separated 1.71%
Widowed 4.83%
Divorced 12.3%
What are the most common means of transportation in Indianapolis?
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The top three means of transportation people in Indianapolis use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 368,371 residents commute by car, 7,851 prefer going to work by walking and 6,707 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 368,371 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,707 | -1.7% |
| Railroad | 6 | 20.0% |
| Ferryboat | 33 | -2.9% |
| Bicycle | 1,773 | 7.6% |
| Motorcycle | 242 | -9.0% |
| TaxiCab | 731 | -5.7% |
| Walk | 7,851 | -6.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Indianapolis by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46201 | 31,193 | 13,652 | $34,790.00 | $48,278.00 |
| 46202 | 21,039 | 10,289 | $54,972.00 | $85,749.00 |
| 46203 | 38,829 | 15,047 | $44,356.00 | $64,516.00 |
| 46204 | 10,246 | 5,058 | $77,951.00 | $107,952.00 |
| 46205 | 28,000 | 11,919 | $56,563.00 | $86,300.00 |
| 46208 | 21,908 | 8,843 | $41,076.00 | $71,595.00 |
| 46214 | 23,377 | 10,101 | $50,496.00 | $65,142.00 |
| 46216 | 2,206 | 1,274 | $46,905.00 | $77,976.00 |
| 46107 | 13,118 | 5,163 | $55,473.00 | $67,365.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
