Township · Indiana
Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana
Perry Township, Marion County, township, in Marion County, Indiana. Perry Township, Marion County had 123,439 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 121,768 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 121,505 (±37). GEOID 1809759058.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
123,439
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 121,768 · ACS 2020-2024: 121,505 ±37
Median household income
$66,897
±$2,593 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$224,400
±$4,451 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,092
±$25 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Perry Township, Marion County and what county is it in?
Perry Township, Marion County is a township in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 45.9 square miles of land, 2,651 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Perry Township (Marion County): Beech Grove (city, 14,717 in 2020), Southport (city, 2,123 in 2020) and Homecroft (town, 752 in 2020). Part of Indianapolis (city) also lies in it.
Perry Township, Marion County is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Perry Township, Marion County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 123,439 people lived in Perry Township, Marion County on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 121,768 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 121,505 (±37).
| Measure | Perry Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 121,505±37 | 975,809 | +6,880 |
| Households | 48,706±1,298 | 400,432 | +5,103 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.07 | 2.40 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 52,038±1,184 | 441,040 | +4,369 |
Perry Township, Marion County's population since 2000
From 92,838 in 2000 to 123,439 in 2025: up 33.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Perry Township, Marion County 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 Perry Township, Marion County?
The median resident of Perry Township, Marion County is 35.0 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 15.0%. 16.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perry Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0±0.8 | 34.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6%±1.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1%±0.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 48.1%±1.2 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.1%±2.4 pts | 49.5% | −12.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.7%±1.8 pts | 27.1% | +3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.0%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | +2.8 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 | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.5%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | +2.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.2%±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7%±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | +1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4%±1.8 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7%±2.0 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4%±1.4 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.4 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 Perry Township, Marion County earn?
Half of Perry Township, Marion County's 48,706 households earn less than $66,897 a year (±$2,593), against $66,346 in Marion County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,463 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,434 after inflation. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perry Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,897±$2,593 | $66,346 | +$4,434 |
| Mean household income | $87,354±$3,655 | $90,675 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,562±$1,541 | $37,704 | +$2,389 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±1.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.7%±3.8 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8%±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±0.7 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4%±1.1 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 Perry Township, Marion County?
Owners occupy 60.2% of Perry Township, Marion County's occupied homes and renters 39.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,400 by its owner (±$4,451). The median renter pays $1,092 a month including utilities, and 44.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perry Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,400±$4,451 | $224,000 | +$57,149 |
| Median gross rent | $1,092±$25 | $1,153 | +$48 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.2%±3.5 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,395±$40 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.2%±2.1 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.8%±2.1 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 52,038±1,184 | 441,040 | +4,369 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9%±1.8 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±1.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5%±1.3 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 Perry Township, Marion County work and get to work?
75.5% of Perry Township, Marion County's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Perry Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4%±1.5 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±1.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±1.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min±1.0 | 24.5 min | no clear change |
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 Perry Township, Marion County?
26 census tracts lie mostly in Perry Township, Marion County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,106 (Tract 3810.04) to $133,152 (Tract 3801.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3801.03Marion County | 9,569 | $90,745 |
| Tract 3812.05Marion County | 7,709 | $54,538 |
| Tract 3811.02Marion County | 7,235 | $70,554 |
| Tract 3801.01Marion County | 7,037 | $133,152 |
| Tract 3807Marion County | 6,887 | $53,499 |
| Tract 3809.02Marion County | 6,191 | $79,063 |
| Tract 3811.01Marion County | 6,134 | $90,816 |
| Tract 3809.01Marion County | 5,110 | $92,256 |
| Tract 3804.02Marion County | 5,101 | $45,903 |
| Tract 3806Marion County | 4,891 | $72,298 |
| Tract 3812.07Marion County | 4,407 | $72,300 |
| Tract 3812.06Marion County | 4,215 | $75,867 |
Every census tract in Perry Township, Marion County, with its figures
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 Perry Township, Marion County) · Census block assignment files
How does Perry Township, Marion County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Perry Township, Marion County is the 26th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 6th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Perry Township, Marion County ranks 646th 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 | 6th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 517th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 646th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 513th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 376th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 208th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 304th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 293rd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 902nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,007th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 234th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 569th | 1,088 |
Perry Township, Marion County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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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 Perry Township, Marion County?
4 of the 57 figures for Perry Township, Marion County 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
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