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Speedway, Indiana
Speedway, town, in Marion County, Indiana. Speedway had 14,373 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,952 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,968 (±267). GEOID 1871828.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,373
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,952 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,968 ±267
Median household income
$60,147
±$4,988 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$228,600
±$7,115 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,141
±$35 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Speedway and what county is it in?
Speedway is a town in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 2,915 residents per square mile in 2020.
Speedway is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Speedway lies entirely within Wayne Township (Marion County), a township with its 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 Speedway, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,373 people lived in Speedway on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,952 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,968 (±267).
| Measure | Speedway | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,968 ±267 | 975,809 | +1,702 |
| Households | 6,095 ±372 | 400,432 | +846 |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.14 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,546 ±403 | 441,040 | +685 |
Speedway's population since 2000
From 12,881 in 2000 to 14,373 in 2025: up 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Speedway 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 Speedway?
The median resident of Speedway is 34.5 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.5%. 24.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Speedway | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 ±2.9 | 34.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±3.8 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±2.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±3.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% ±5.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.7% ±5.0 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.5% ±5.5 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.4% ±5.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.4% ±6.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±2.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±3.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±1.7 pts | 8.8% | −6.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2% ±3.0 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.3% ±4.3 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±2.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±4.8 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±3.0 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 Speedway earn?
Half of Speedway's 6,095 households earn less than $60,147 a year (±$4,988), against $66,346 in Marion County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,921 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,226 after inflation. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Speedway | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,147 ±$4,988 | $66,346 | +$8,226 |
| Mean household income | $78,181 ±$5,396 | $90,675 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,395 ±$3,154 | $37,704 | +$3,841 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±6.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1% ±14.6 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±2.3 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±2.7 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 Speedway?
Owners occupy 45.2% of Speedway's occupied homes and renters 54.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 by its owner (±$7,115). The median renter pays $1,141 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Speedway | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,600 ±$7,115 | $224,000 | +$78,455 |
| Median gross rent | $1,141 ±$35 | $1,153 | +$124 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±7.1 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,422 ±$76 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.2% ±4.8 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.8% ±4.8 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 6,546 ±403 | 441,040 | +685 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.1% ±4.2 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±2.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±2.0 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 many new homes is Speedway building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Speedway in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Speedway work and get to work?
73.2% of Speedway's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Speedway | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.8% ±3.8 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2% ±4.2 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±2.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3% ±2.9 pts | 13.9% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±1.9 | 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 Speedway?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Speedway, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,968 (Tract 3402.02) to $83,281 (Tract 3410).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3402.02Marion County | 4,980 | $54,968 |
| Tract 3409.04Marion County | 4,898 | $55,707 |
| Tract 3408Marion County | 1,657 | $76,250 |
| Tract 3410Marion County | 1,643 | $83,281 |
| Tract 3401.08Marion County | 3,620 | $42,100 |
| Tract 3407Marion County | 4,258 | $51,128 |
| Tract 3417.02Marion County | 2,323 | $49,531 |
| Tract 3409.03Marion County | 1,825 | $48,835 |
| Tract 3402.01Marion County | 3,568 | $69,632 |
| Tract 3403.02Marion County | 5,259 | $51,922 |
| Tract 3411Marion County | 2,397 | $50,511 |
| Tract 3417.01Marion County | 2,806 | $47,083 |
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 Speedway) · Census block assignment files
How does Speedway compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Speedway is the 2,484th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Speedway ranks 793rd 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 | 65th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 246th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 793rd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 586th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 346th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 166th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 132nd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 145th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 929th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,077th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 161st | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 796th | 1,088 |
Speedway's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Speedway 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 Speedway?
8 of the 57 figures for Speedway 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 Speedway 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 Speedway.