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Hendricks County, Indiana
Hendricks County, Indiana. Hendricks County had 193,510 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.7% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 26 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 18063.
Hendricks County is one of the 11 counties of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
193,510
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 174,788 · ACS 2020-2024: 183,344
Median household income
$101,144
±$2,791 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$307,600
±$6,334 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,436
±$48 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Hendricks County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 174,788 residents in Hendricks County. The Census Bureau estimates 193,510 for July 1, 2025, up 10.7% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 183,344 over 407 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hendricks County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 183,344 | 6,851,073 | +19,545 |
| Households | 67,110±529 | 2,716,009 | +8,095 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 69,675±93 | 2,976,568 | +7,920 |
Hendricks County's population since 2000
From 104,093 in 2000 to 193,510 in 2025: up 85.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hendricks County?
Hendricks County holds 26 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Washington Township, Hendricks County with 62,740 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Washington Township, Hendricks County | 57,176 | $100,090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township, Hendricks County | 34,773 | $103,086 |
| Plainfield | 34,625 | $87,272 |
| Guilford Township | 33,797 | $87,691 |
| Brownsburg | 28,973 | $102,235 |
| Avon | 21,474 | $98,486 |
| Brown Township, Hendricks County | 14,316 | $140,108 |
| Center Township, Hendricks County | 13,151 | $97,017 |
| Danville | 10,559 | $97,083 |
| Middle Township | 6,875 | $125,065 |
| Liberty Township, Hendricks County | 6,055 | $82,171 |
| Pittsboro | 3,682 | $126,023 |
| Clay Township, Hendricks County | 2,341 | $99,792 |
| Union Township, Hendricks County | 1,818 | $89,153 |
| Eel River Township, Hendricks County | 1,707 | $86,369 |
| Marion Township, Hendricks CountyGEOID 1806346926 | 1,510 | $106,250 |
| Franklin Township, Hendricks County | 1,269 | $104,500 |
| Clayton | 908 | $82,188 |
| BellevilleGEOID 1804456 | – | $72,986 |
| Coatesville | 555 | $77,625 |
| LiztonGEOID 1844442 | 511 | $94,844 |
| North Salem | 464 | $68,214 |
| AmoGEOID 1801450 | 408 | $91,250 |
| StilesvilleGEOID 1873178 | 269 | $74,821 |
| CartersburgGEOID 1810594 | – | not published |
| Jamestown | 942 | $71,048 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hendricks County?
The median resident of Hendricks County is 38.5 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.0%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hendricks County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.3 | 38.1 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 8.6% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.3%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −6.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.0%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | +3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | +0.4 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 | 3.7%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±0.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±0.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.5%±1.5 pts | 29.5% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±0.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Hendricks County earn?
Half of Hendricks County's 67,110 households earn less than $101,144 a year (±$2,791), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $100,834 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hendricks County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,144±$2,791 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $122,514±$4,190 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,280±$1,519 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±0.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 Hendricks County?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Hendricks County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $307,600 by its owner (±$6,334). The median renter pays $1,436 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hendricks County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $307,600±$6,334 | $218,200 | +$71,676 |
| Median gross rent | $1,436±$48 | $1,062 | +$112 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0%±4.1 pts | 38.9% | +7.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,710±$31 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±1.5 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 69,675±93 | 2,976,568 | +7,920 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.7%±1.2 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±0.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 Hendricks County building?
Builders took permits for 1,654 new housing units across Hendricks County in 2025 (1,583 single-family), 8.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hendricks County get to work?
76.1% of Hendricks County's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Hendricks County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±1.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8%±1.1 pts | 10.7% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±0.7 | 24.1 min | −1.5 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 are Hendricks County's census tracts?
Hendricks County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,571 (Tract 2109) to $141,796 (Tract 2106.13).
All 31 census tracts of Hendricks County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hendricks County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 92 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 92 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 89th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 92 |
| Median age | 74th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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