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Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, city, in Marion County, Indiana. Indianapolis had 901,116 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 887,642 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 885,860 (±893). GEOID 1836003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
901,116
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 887,642 · ACS 2020-2024: 885,860 ±893
Median household income
$66,219
±$993 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$224,800
±$2,289 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,156
±$11 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Indianapolis and what county is it in?
Indianapolis is a city in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 361.0 square miles of land, 2,459 residents per square mile in 2020.
Indianapolis is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Indianapolis lies partly within Center Township (Marion County) and reaches into Washington Township (Marion County), Wayne Township (Marion County), Warren Township (Marion County), Perry Township (Marion County), Pike Township (Marion County), Lawrence Township, Franklin Township (Marion County) and Decatur Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Indianapolis, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 901,116 people lived in Indianapolis on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 887,642 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 885,860 (±893).
| Measure | Indianapolis | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 885,860 ±893 | 975,809 | +21,413 |
| Households | 362,961 ±1,958 | 400,432 | +24,753 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.01 | 2.40 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 401,428 ±1,173 | 441,040 | +15,320 |
Indianapolis's population since 2000
From 781,870 in 2000 to 901,116 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Indianapolis as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Indianapolis?
The median resident of Indianapolis is 34.3 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.6%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Indianapolis | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±0.2 | 34.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±0.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±0.1 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8% ±0.2 pts | 13.8% | +3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.9% ±0.3 pts | 49.5% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.6% ±0.4 pts | 27.1% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.1 pts | 4.0% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7% ±0.4 pts | 12.6% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.3% ±0.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±0.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±0.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±0.4 pts | 8.8% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±0.5 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9% ±0.6 pts | 34.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8% ±0.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.4% ±0.6 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Indianapolis earn?
Half of Indianapolis's 362,961 households earn less than $66,219 a year (±$993), against $66,346 in Marion County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,917 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,302 after inflation. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Indianapolis | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,219 ±$993 | $66,346 | +$7,302 |
| Mean household income | $90,667 ±$1,406 | $90,675 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,680 ±$552 | $37,704 | +$2,774 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8% ±0.7 pts | 15.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4% ±1.5 pts | 21.5% | −4.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.6% ±0.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±0.3 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Indianapolis?
Owners occupy 56.0% of Indianapolis's occupied homes and renters 44.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,800 by its owner (±$2,289). The median renter pays $1,156 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Indianapolis | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,800 ±$2,289 | $224,000 | +$56,195 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156 ±$11 | $1,153 | +$58 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7% ±1.2 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,462 ±$14 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.0% ±0.7 pts | 56.5% | +2.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.0% ±0.7 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 401,428 ±1,173 | 441,040 | +15,320 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0% ±0.6 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±0.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.7% ±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Indianapolis work and get to work?
71.8% of Indianapolis's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Indianapolis | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±0.5 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±0.3 pts | 5.0% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±0.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±0.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±0.5 pts | 13.9% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±0.4 | 24.5 min | +1.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Indianapolis?
232 census tracts lie mostly in Indianapolis, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,813 (Tract 3416) to $200,500 (Tract 3101.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3801.03Marion County | 9,569 | $90,745 |
| Tract 3103.06Marion County | 8,468 | $54,266 |
| Tract 3812.05Marion County | 7,709 | $54,538 |
| Tract 3703.03Marion County | 7,548 | $87,262 |
| Tract 3903Marion County | 7,413 | $120,650 |
| Tract 3901.04Marion County | 7,380 | $99,364 |
| Tract 3811.02Marion County | 7,235 | $70,554 |
| Tract 3904.09Marion County | 7,071 | $116,434 |
| Tract 3904.06Marion County | 7,046 | $127,738 |
| Tract 3801.01Marion County | 7,037 | $133,152 |
| Tract 3807Marion County | 6,887 | $53,499 |
| Tract 3902Marion County | 6,704 | $114,398 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Indianapolis) · Census block assignment files
How does Indianapolis compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Indianapolis is the 16th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Indianapolis ranks 665th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 489th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 665th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 399th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 372nd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 132nd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 940th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,038th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 109th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 607th | 1,088 |
Indianapolis's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Indianapolis with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Indianapolis?
2 of the 57 figures for Indianapolis on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Indianapolis are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Indianapolis.