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Indianapolis

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
361.017
State:
Indiana

Indianapolis is a township located in Marion County, Indiana. Indianapolis has a 2026 population of 893,619. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 887,213 in 2020.

The median household income in Indianapolis is $66,219 with a poverty rate of 15.83%. The median age in Indianapolis is 34.3 years: 33.2 years for males, and 35.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

893.6K
Total Population
2,475
Density (mi²)
1.1K 0.12%
Growth

Indianapolis Population

Indianapolis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026893,6191,0680.12%
2025892,5511,0670.12%
2024891,4845,6450.64%
2023885,8391,6710.19%
2022884,1681,7120.19%
2021882,456-4,757-0.54%
2020887,213-431-0.05%
2019875,6944,1370.47%
2018871,5577,4470.86%
2017864,1104,7390.55%
2016859,3715,3880.63%
2015853,9833,6140.42%
2014850,3695,5010.65%
2013844,8689,2631.11%
2012835,6057,8840.95%
2011827,7216,1450.75%
2010821,5761,1310.14%
2000781,87050,5436.91%
1990731,32730,5204.35%
1980700,807-43,817-5.88%
1970744,624268,36656.35%
1960476,25849,08511.49%
1950427,17340,20110.39%
1940386,97222,8116.26%
1930364,16149,96715.9%
1920314,19480,54434.47%
1910233,65064,48638.12%
1900169,16463,72860.44%
1890105,43630,38040.48%
188075,05626,81255.58%
187048,24429,633159.22%
186018,61110,520130.02%
18508,0915,399200.56%
18402,69200%

Median Age

Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 35.1 years
Male: 33.2 years

Indianapolis Adults

There are 665,773 adults, (115,787 of whom are seniors) in Indianapolis.

Sex Ratio

Female: 455,458 (51.4%)
Male: 430,402 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Indianapolis includes 51.28% White, 27.87% Black or African American, 6.37% other race, 4.22% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White454,27351.28%
Black or African American246,92227.87%
Two or more races85,6049.66%
Other race56,4446.37%
Asian37,3864.22%
Native American5,0680.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1630.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race51,0635.76%
Two or more races42,2604.77%
White21,2252.4%
Native American4,6010.52%
Black or African American2,7610.31%
Asian5250.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White433,04848.88%
Black or African American244,16127.56%
Two or more races43,3444.89%
Asian36,8614.16%
Other race5,3810.61%
Native American4670.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1630.02%

Indianapolis Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Indianapolis ' average per capita income is $47,584. Household income levels show a median of $66,219. The poverty rate stands at 15.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$106,792$135,660
Families$82,766$110,645
Households$66,219$90,667
Non Families$47,054$61,878

$47,584

Average Income

$66,219

Median Household Income

15.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)