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Census Tract 3562, Marion County, Indiana
Census Tract 3562, GEOID 18097356200, in Marion County, Indiana, entirely within Indianapolis and Center Township, Marion County. 3,908 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±286); the 2020 Census counted 2,783.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,908
±286 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,783
Median household income
$92,204
±$14,668 (90% margin)
Marion County: $66,346
Median home value
$388,100
±$47,168 (90% margin)
Marion County: $224,000
Median gross rent
$1,584
±$110 (90% margin)
Marion County: $1,153
Where is Census Tract 3562?
Census Tract 3562 is one of 253 census tracts in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 0.58 square miles of land, 4,815 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18097356200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 100% |
| Center Township, Marion County | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 3562: Tract 3542.01 ($82,204), Tract 3557 ($44,638), Tract 3559 ($112,868), Tract 3569 ($50,357), Tract 3570 ($83,708) and Tract 3910.01 ($53,529). 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 3562?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3562's population at 3,908 (±286) in 1,460 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,783 residents and 1,841 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3562 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,908±286 | 885,860 |
| Households | 1,460±158 | 362,961 |
| Average household size | 1.61±0.16 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 1,643±136 | 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 3562?
The median resident of Census Tract 3562 is 31.6 years old; 5.3% are under 18 and 4.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.4%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 3562 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6±1.8 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 5.3%±1.9 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1%±3.5 pts | 13.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.8%±5.7 pts | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.4%±3.5 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.6%±4.6 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.9 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3%±3.0 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8%±3.7 pts | 18.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5%±3.2 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 3.7%±2.2 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±3.0 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.3%±6.8 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.1%±5.9 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7%±4.6 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 45.9%±6.1 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 3562 earn?
Half of the 1,460 households in Census Tract 3562 earn less than $92,204 a year (±$14,668), against $66,346 across Marion County: 53rd highest of the county's 246 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3562 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,204±$14,668 | $66,219 |
| Mean household income | $124,255±$19,244 | $90,667 |
| Per capita income | $50,845±$8,523 | $37,680 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±2.7 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±18.3 pts | 22.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.9%±2.7 pts | 12.6% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0%±2.5 pts | 95.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7%±4.9 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 3562?
Owners occupy 20.9% of Census Tract 3562's occupied homes and renters 79.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,100 by its owner (±$47,168). The median renter pays $1,584 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3562 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,100±$47,168 | $224,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,584±$110 | $1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3%±9.1 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,509±$587 | $1,462 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 20.9%±3.6 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 79.1%±3.6 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 1,643±136 | 401,428 |
| Single-family detached homes | 21.5%±4.9 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.0%±3.7 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 51.4%±8.8 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.7%±5.2 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.3%±6.6 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 3562 get to work?
61.4% of Census Tract 3562's workers drive alone and 22.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 3562 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6%±4.1 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 61.4%±7.8 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6%±2.3 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 3.3%±2.9 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 9.4%±3.9 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 22.5%±7.1 pts | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min±2.2 | 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 3562 compare with the other tracts in Marion County?
Among Marion County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3562 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Marion County | In Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114th of 252 | 104th of 231 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 253 | 62nd of 232 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 246 | 47th of 226 |
| Per capita income | 51st of 250 | 49th of 229 |
| Median home value | 24th of 247 | 23rd of 226 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 237 | 20th of 217 |
| Poverty rate | 159th of 172 | 148th of 161 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th of 238 | 87th of 218 |
| Median age | 187th of 251 | 171st of 230 |
| Owner-occupied share | 236th of 249 | 215th of 228 |
The tracts next to it on Marion County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3211 | 50th | $94,145±$4,961 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3616.01 | 51st | $92,769±$6,592 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3809.01 | 52nd | $92,256±$9,088 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3562 | 53rd | $92,204±$14,668 |
| Tract 3811.01 | 54th | $90,816±$18,226 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3801.03 | 55th | $90,745±$19,302 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3545 | 56th | $90,536±$27,336 · 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 3562?
Every figure for Census Tract 3562 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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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