Census tract · Marion County
Census Tract 3609, Marion County, Indiana
Census Tract 3609, GEOID 18097360900, in Marion County, Indiana, entirely within Indianapolis and Warren Township, Marion County. 5,714 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±883); the 2020 Census counted 5,570.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,714
±883 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,570
Median household income
$41,250
±$17,727 (90% margin)
Marion County: $66,346
Median home value
$176,100
±$19,177 (90% margin)
Marion County: $224,000
Median gross rent
$971
±$111 (90% margin)
Marion County: $1,153
Where is Census Tract 3609?
Census Tract 3609 is one of 253 census tracts in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 1.02 square miles of land, 5,439 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18097360900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 100% |
| Warren Township, Marion County | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 3609: Tract 3524 ($41,382), Tract 3525 ($58,113), Tract 3601.01 ($30,240), Tract 3608 ($45,457) and Tract 3610 ($97,926). 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 3609?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3609's population at 5,714 (±883) in 2,409 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,570 residents and 2,606 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3609 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,714 ±883 | 885,860 |
| Households | 2,409 ±276 | 362,961 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.26 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 2,504 ±249 | 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 3609?
The median resident of Census Tract 3609 is 39.7 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.8%.
| Measure | Tract 3609 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±6.1 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±5.8 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±4.0 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±5.6 pts | 13.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.8% ±8.5 pts | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.8% ±8.2 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.8 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±5.3 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.7% ±5.7 pts | 18.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 20.0% ±6.2 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±3.5 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±4.6 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0% ±7.6 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±5.1 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±4.3 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 3609 earn?
Half of the 2,409 households in Census Tract 3609 earn less than $41,250 a year (±$17,727), against $66,346 across Marion County: 227th highest of the county's 246 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3609 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,250 ±$17,727 | $66,219 |
| Mean household income | $59,321 ±$8,745 | $90,667 |
| Per capita income | $25,611 ±$3,755 | $37,680 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.6% ±9.8 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.3% ±21.2 pts | 22.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.0% ±9.9 pts | 12.6% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±4.1 pts | 95.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0% ±9.3 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 3609?
Owners occupy 53.7% of Census Tract 3609's occupied homes and renters 46.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,100 by its owner (±$19,177). The median renter pays $971 a month including utilities, and 75.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3609 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,100 ±$19,177 | $224,800 |
| Median gross rent | $971 ±$111 | $1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 75.8% ±12.3 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,205 ±$242 | $1,462 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.7% ±9.2 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.3% ±9.2 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 2,504 ±249 | 401,428 |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9% ±8.9 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±5.7 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.5% ±6.6 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.6% ±7.2 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 3609 get to work?
59.3% of Census Tract 3609's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | Tract 3609 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±7.3 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% ±3.8 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 59.3% ±12.8 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±8.9 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 12.2% ±8.2 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% ±7.4 pts | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±3.5 | 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 3609 compare with the other tracts in Marion County?
Among Marion County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3609 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Marion County | In Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 252 | 32nd of 231 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 253 | 49th of 232 |
| Median household income | 227th of 246 | 208th of 226 |
| Per capita income | 191st of 250 | 174th of 229 |
| Median home value | 156th of 247 | 142nd of 226 |
| Median gross rent | 202nd of 237 | 185th of 217 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 172 | 31st of 161 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 172nd of 238 | 158th of 218 |
| Median age | 53rd of 251 | 47th of 230 |
| Owner-occupied share | 136th of 249 | 123rd of 228 |
The tracts next to it on Marion County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3554 | 224th | $41,554±$3,531 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3524 | 225th | $41,382±$7,510 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3309 | 226th | $41,296±$13,540 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3609 | 227th | $41,250±$17,727 |
| Tract 3505 | 228th | $41,218±$21,417 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3802 | 229th | $40,616±$11,525 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3523 | 230th | $39,583±$15,691 · 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 3609?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3609 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections