Census tract · Marion County
Census Tract 3547, Marion County, Indiana
Census Tract 3547, GEOID 18097354700, in Marion County, Indiana, entirely within Indianapolis and Center Township, Marion County. 1,263 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±313); the 2020 Census counted 1,559.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,263
±313 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,559
Median household income
$29,306
±$27,058 (90% margin)
Marion County: $66,346
Median home value
$263,100
±$44,255 (90% margin)
Marion County: $224,000
Median gross rent
$1,010
±$138 (90% margin)
Marion County: $1,153
Where is Census Tract 3547?
Census Tract 3547 is one of 253 census tracts in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 0.20 square miles of land, 7,718 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18097354700, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 100% |
| Center Township, Marion County | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 3547: Tract 3527 ($87,007), Tract 3545 ($90,536), Tract 3548 ($65,813), Tract 3550 ($45,000) and Tract 3557 ($44,638). 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 3547?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3547's population at 1,263 (±313) in 681 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,559 residents and 743 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3547 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,263±313 | 885,860 |
| Households | 681±194 | 362,961 |
| Average household size | 1.85±0.29 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 864±186 | 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 3547?
The median resident of Census Tract 3547 is 29.6 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 5.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.7%.
| Measure | Tract 3547 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6±1.1 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±7.5 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 5.0%±3.0 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.7%±15.0 pts | 13.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.1%±15.0 pts | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.8%±7.2 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 13.1%±10.4 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.6%±13.0 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6%±13.7 pts | 18.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 6.8%±4.7 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±5.3 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±4.7 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.2%±13.0 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3%±7.0 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2%±8.9 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 3547 earn?
The median household income for Census Tract 3547 is published as $29,306 with a margin of ±$27,058, too wide to rely on. 40.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3547 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,306±$27,058 | $66,219 |
| Mean household income | $71,539±$22,357 | $90,667 |
| Per capita income | $39,059±$9,580 | $37,680 |
| People below the poverty line | 40.5%±14.5 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 58.1%±26.8 pts | 22.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5%±12.7 pts | 12.6% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8%±1.9 pts | 95.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±7.3 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 3547?
Owners occupy 38.6% of Census Tract 3547's occupied homes and renters 61.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,100 by its owner (±$44,255). The median renter pays $1,010 a month including utilities, and 68.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3547 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,100±$44,255 | $224,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,010±$138 | $1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 68.4%±16.7 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,467±$318 | $1,462 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.6%±13.1 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.4%±13.1 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 864±186 | 401,428 |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8%±14.3 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±4.2 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1%±3.8 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 69.8%±10.8 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0%±7.4 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 3547 get to work?
81.8% of Census Tract 3547's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 3547 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 82.2%±9.5 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 16.6%±18.3 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±8.1 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4%±3.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.6 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 1.8%±2.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±6.1 pts | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±3.8 | 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 3547 compare with the other tracts in Marion County?
Among Marion County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3547 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Marion County | In Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 251st of 252 | 230th of 231 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 253 | 8th of 232 |
| Per capita income | 98th of 250 | 91st of 229 |
| Median home value | 71st of 247 | 66th of 226 |
| Median gross rent | 192nd of 237 | 176th of 217 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 172 | 8th of 161 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 238 | 74th of 218 |
| Median age | 215th of 251 | 196th of 230 |
| Owner-occupied share | 195th of 249 | 178th of 228 |
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 3547?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3547 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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