Census tract · Marion County
Census Tract 3542.02, Marion County, Indiana
Census Tract 3542.02, GEOID 18097354202, in Marion County, Indiana, entirely within Indianapolis and Center Township, Marion County. 4,005 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±787); the 2020 Census counted 3,206.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,005
±787 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,206
Median household income
$65,489
±$9,990 (90% margin)
Marion County: $66,346
Median home value
$352,800
±$45,716 (90% margin)
Marion County: $224,000
Median gross rent
$1,508
±$143 (90% margin)
Marion County: $1,153
Where is Census Tract 3542.02?
Census Tract 3542.02 is one of 253 census tracts in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 0.36 square miles of land, 8,808 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18097354202, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 100% |
| Center Township, Marion County | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 3542.02: Tract 3527 ($87,007), Tract 3528 ($48,500), Tract 3533 ($51,204), Tract 3542.01 ($82,204), Tract 3544 ($97,885), Tract 3909 ($96,023) and Tract 3910.02 ($102,386). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 3542.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3542.02's population at 4,005 (±787) in 2,531 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,206 residents and 2,532 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3542.02 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,005±787 | 885,860 |
| Households | 2,531±292 | 362,961 |
| Average household size | 1.58±0.22 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 2,741±295 | 401,428 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 3542.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 3542.02 is 32.0 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.9%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 3542.02 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0±5.5 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 3.1%±2.5 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 11.5%±3.0 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9%±6.4 pts | 13.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.4%±9.3 pts | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.9%±9.3 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±2.2 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4%±4.6 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±2.9 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±5.7 pts | 18.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±4.2 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 23.4%±8.0 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±2.8 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±4.6 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.8%±9.8 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.5%±7.4 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 66.4%±9.3 pts | 85.4% |
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 Census Tract 3542.02 earn?
Half of the 2,531 households in Census Tract 3542.02 earn less than $65,489 a year (±$9,990), against $66,346 across Marion County: 121st highest of the county's 246 tracts with a reliable estimate. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3542.02 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,489±$9,990 | $66,219 |
| Mean household income | $109,175±$30,720 | $90,667 |
| Per capita income | $77,054±$20,889 | $37,680 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1%±7.4 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0%±32.6 pts | 22.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5%±3.0 pts | 12.6% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6%±6.2 pts | 95.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±6.6 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 Census Tract 3542.02?
Owners occupy 22.3% of Census Tract 3542.02's occupied homes and renters 77.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,800 by its owner (±$45,716). The median renter pays $1,508 a month including utilities, and 21.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3542.02 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,800±$45,716 | $224,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,508±$143 | $1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.7%±10.8 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,377±$588 | $1,462 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 22.3%±7.1 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 77.7%±7.1 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 2,741±295 | 401,428 |
| Single-family detached homes | 7.4%±4.4 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.8%±8.6 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.5%±8.2 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.5%±7.9 pts | 8.4% |
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 Census Tract 3542.02 get to work?
61.6% of Census Tract 3542.02's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Tract 3542.02 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.1%±8.9 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±5.0 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 61.6%±8.9 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9%±3.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 6.0%±5.0 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 8.5%±5.2 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 15.9%±6.2 pts | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min±3.4 | 24.6 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
How does Census Tract 3542.02 compare with the other tracts in Marion County?
Among Marion County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3542.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Marion County | In Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 108th of 252 | 98th of 231 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 253 | 3rd of 232 |
| Median household income | 121st of 246 | 111th of 226 |
| Per capita income | 9th of 250 | 8th of 229 |
| Median home value | 30th of 247 | 29th of 226 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 237 | 31st of 217 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 172 | 80th of 161 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 238 | 33rd of 218 |
| Median age | 180th of 251 | 165th of 230 |
| Owner-occupied share | 232nd of 249 | 211th of 228 |
The tracts next to it on Marion County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3504 | 118th | $65,750±$20,919 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3580 | 119th | $65,625±$14,244 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3804.03 | 120th | $65,595±$18,208 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3542.02 | 121st | $65,489±$9,990 |
| Tract 3906.01 | 121st | $65,489±$15,400 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3103.08 | 123rd | $65,214±$13,303 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3605.02 | 124th | $64,255±$11,565 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 3542.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3542.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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