Old Southside, Indianapolis, IN Demographics

What is the population of Old Southside?

There are 5,416 residents in Old Southside, with a median age of 32.2. Of this, 48.1% are males and 51.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.06% of the resident pool in Old Southside, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.12%. Additionally, 5.82% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 4,094 people in Old Southside currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 5,416 8.4%
Male Population 2,605 11.9%
Female Population 2,811 5.3%
Male Population 48.1%
Female Population 51.9%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 32.2 -2.4%
Citizen U.S. Born 4,986 5.8%
Citizen not U.S. Born 115 22.3%
Not Citizen 315 67.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 92.06%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.12%
Not Citizen 5.82%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 1,053 11.0%
Moved from Same State 111 19.4%
Moved from Different State 65 -5.8%
Same House as Last Year 4,094 7.1%
Moved from Same County 19.78%
Moved from Same State 2.09%
Moved from Different State 1.22%
Same House as Last Year 76.91%

What are the employment statistics in Old Southside?

White-collar workers make up 74.01% of the working population in Old Southside, while blue-collar employees account for 25.99%. There are also 164 entrepreneurs in Old Southside (7.09% of the workforce); 1,662 workers employed in private companies (71.89%); and 180 people working in governmental institutions (7.79%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 1,711 13.1%
Blue Collar 601 -1.1%
White Collar 74.01%
Blue Collar 25.99%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 164 -2.4%
Private Companies 1,662 5.7%
Governmental Workers 180 51.3%
Not for Profit Companies 306 16.8%
Self Employees 7.09%
Private Companies 71.89%
Governmental Workers 7.79%
Not for Profit Companies 13.24%

How many households are there in Old Southside?

There are a total of 2,214 households in Old Southside, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.69% of these Old Southside households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.31%. Additionally, 27.06% of households have children and 72.94% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 2,214 2.6%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 1,078 4.9%
Non-Family Households 1,136 0.5%
Family Households 48.69%
Non-Family Households 51.31%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 599 9.1%
Households without Children 1,615 0.4%
Households with Children 27.06%
Households without Children 72.94%

What are the median and average incomes in Old Southside?

The average annual household income in Old Southside is $59,123, while the median household income sits at $44,961 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $51,813, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $54,050.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $59,123 14.0%
Median Household Income $44,961 21.1%
People below Poverty Level 10 N/A
People above Poverty Level 3,541 7.7%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Old Southside?

There are 3,161 housing units in Old Southside, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 2,214 occupied housing units in Old Southside, 52.48% are owner-occupied, while 47.52% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $138,300. In general, housing costs reach $905 per month in Old Southside.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 3,161 -2.1%
Median Year Built 1938 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 1,643 5.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 458 -13.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 346 -12.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 269 -8.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 207 4.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 37 -42.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 28 -45.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 30 400.0%
Built between 2010 and 2019 128 -3.8%
Built in 2020 or Later 15 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 2,214 2.6%
Owner Occupied 1,162 9.4%
Renter Occupied $1,052 -4.0%
Owner Occupied 52.48%
Renter Occupied 47.52%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 706 17.1%
Without Mortgage 456 -0.7%
Median Value with Mortgage $138,300 27.2%
Median Value without Mortgage $88,200 28.9%
Median Housing Costs per Month $905 11.0%
With Mortgage 60.76%
Without Mortgage 39.24%

What is the level of education in Old Southside?

Approximately 45.36% of the population in Old Southside holds a high school degree (that's 1,871 residents), while 19.81% have attained a college certificate (777 locals) and 21.58% have a bachelor's degree (890 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 208 103.9%
Some High School 1,871 -1.4%
Some College 777 5.4%
Associate Degree 138 -12.1%
Bachelor's Degree 890 23.1%
Graduate Degree 201 -2.4%
No High School 5.04%
Some High School 45.36%
Some College 19.81%
Associate Degree 3.35%
Bachelor's Degree 21.58%
Graduate Degree 4.87%

What is the marital status of Old Southside residents?

A total of 2,134 people in Old Southside have never been married (which represents 48.77% of the total population), while 1,275 of them are wedded (29.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 157 (3.59%) and 729 (16.66%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 2,134 11.6%
Married 1,275 12.4%
Separated 157 -6.5%
Widowed 238 -4.4%
Divorced 729 729.0%
Never Married 48.77%
Married 29.14%
Separated 3.59%
Widowed 5.44%
Divorced 16.66%

What are the most common means of transportation in Old Southside?

The top three means of transportation people in Old Southside use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,907 residents commute by car, 65 prefer going to work by walking and 57 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 1,907 16.1%
Bus or TrolleyBus 57 -37.4%
Bicycle 17 -5.6%
Motorcycle 5 -28.6%
Walk 65 -47.6%

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.