Indianapolis city (balance), IN

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2021 Population
880,104
1.23% 1-year growth
US Senator
Todd Young
Republican Party
US Senator
Mike Braun
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.3
0.292% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
16.4%
2.94% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$54,321
6.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$156,300
7.64% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
431,631
1.49% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Indianapolis city (balance), IN had a population of 880k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $54,321. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Indianapolis city (balance), IN grew from 869,387 to 880,104, a 1.23% increase and its median household income grew from $50,813 to $54,321, a 6.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.04%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.82%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%).

None of the households in Indianapolis city (balance), IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 degrees awarded in 2021), Purdue University Global (489779) (13,709 degrees), and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,406 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was $156,300, and the homeownership rate was 54.5%.

Most people in Indianapolis city (balance), IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Indianapolis city (balance), IN is home to a population of 880k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 10% of Indianapolis city (balance), IN residents were born outside of the country (88.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (463k people) in Indianapolis city (balance), IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 250k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 44.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.2%
2021 Citizenship
93.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.2% of Indianapolis city (balance), IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indianapolis city (balance), IN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    463k ± 2.05k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    250k ± 2.99k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    44.3k ± 2.63k
10.8%
Hispanic Population
94.7k people

In 2021, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (463k people) in Indianapolis city (balance), IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 250k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 44.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.8% of the people in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are hispanic (94.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Indianapolis city (balance), IN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    100,393 ± 7,721 people
  2. India
    33,054 ± 4,453 people
  3. China
    20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

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Foreign-Born Population

10%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
88.4k people
9.68%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
84.1k people

As of 2021, 10% of Indianapolis city (balance), IN residents (88.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was 9.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    13,253 ± 820
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    8,379 ± 917
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    5,557 ± 705

Indianapolis city (balance), IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Indianapolis city (balance), IN employs 432k people. The largest industries in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (62,929 people), Retail Trade (49,790 people), and Manufacturing (48,200 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($84,399), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,477), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($64,917).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

432k
2021 Value
± 6,268
1.49%
1 Year growth
± 2.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indianapolis city (balance), IN grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 425k employees to 432k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indianapolis city (balance), IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (53,817 people), Management Occupations (39,666 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (36,310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indianapolis city (balance), IN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

432k
2021 Value
± 6,268
1.49%
1 Year growth
± 2.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indianapolis city (balance), IN grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 425k employees to 432k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indianapolis city (balance), IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (62,929 people), Retail Trade (49,790 people), and Manufacturing (48,200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indianapolis city (balance), IN, though some of these residents may live in Indianapolis city (balance), IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,452
Median earning men ± $674
$34,455
Median earning women ± $527

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,069), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,181), and Information ($52,650).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,689), Construction ($44,041), and Public Administration ($43,148).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $74B
  2. $43.5B
  3. $35.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B
2020 Value in Indiana
$895B
Projected 2050 Value in Indiana
92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $38.6B
  2. $37.8B
  3. $36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young
Senator from Indiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Mike Braun
Senator from Indiana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Indianapolis city (balance), IN awarded 62,406 degrees. The student population of Indianapolis city (balance), IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 74,619 male students and 109,620 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are White (44,135 and 71.7%), followed by Black or African American (6,936 and 11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4,241 and 6.89%), and Two or More Races (2,276 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Indianapolis city (balance), IN by number of degrees awarded are Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 and 49.3%), Purdue University Global (489779) (13,709 and 22%), and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,406 and 13.5%).

The most popular majors in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6,129 and 9.82%), General Business Administration & Management (5,834 and 9.35%), and Registered Nursing (2,940 and 4.71%).

The median tuition costs in Indianapolis city (balance), IN are $34,286 for private four year colleges, and $9,482 and $22,148 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Indianapolis city (balance), IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 184,239 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 184,239 students enrolled in Indianapolis city (balance), IN, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 110,886 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 4,843 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Indianapolis city (balance), IN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 30,789 degrees awarded
  2. 13,709 degrees awarded
  3. 8,406 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ivy Tech Community College with 30,789 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 23,256 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indianapolis city (balance), IN, which is 0.594 times less than the 39,150 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 44,135 degrees mean that there were 6.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6,936 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,286) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was $156,300 in 2021, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,200 to $156,300, a 7.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Indianapolis city (balance), IN is 54.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Indianapolis city (balance), IN have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indianapolis city (balance), IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Indianapolis city (balance), IN is $54,321. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was Census Tract 3302.03 with a value of $176,833, followed by Census Tract 3301.08 and Census Tract 3218, with respective values of $138,594 and $134,355.

Property

$156,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,878
$191,928
Median Property Taxes
±$3,706

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Indianapolis city (balance), IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Indianapolis city (balance), IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

54.5%
Homeownership
2021
64.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 54.5% of the housing units in Indianapolis city (balance), IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3302.03
  2. Census Tract 3301.08
  3. Census Tract 3218

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Indianapolis city (balance), IN was Census Tract 3302.03 with a value of $176,833, followed by Census Tract 3301.08 and Census Tract 3218, with respective values of $138,594 and $134,355.

The following map shows all of the places in Indianapolis city (balance), IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$54,321
Median Household Income
± $754
352k
Number of Households
± 5,243

In 2021, the median household income of the 352k households in Indianapolis city (balance), IN grew to $54,321 from the previous year's value of $50,813.

The following chart displays the households in Indianapolis city (balance), IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Indianapolis city (balance), IN is from Indiana.
0.449
2021 Wage GINI in Indiana
0.451
2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.29%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.39%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Indianapolis city (balance), IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.29%) and those who worked at home (8.39%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indianapolis city (balance), IN have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Indianapolis city (balance), IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Indianapolis city (balance), IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Indianapolis city (balance), IN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indianapolis city (balance), IN (141k out of 862k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Indianapolis city (balance), IN is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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90.2% of the population of Indianapolis city (balance), IN has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 9.48% on Medicare, 9.85% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see 1221 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.16% increase from the previous year (1207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,221 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, IN

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see an average of 1,221 patients per year. This represents a 1.16% increase from the previous year (1,207 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marion County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.79%
Uninsured
47.8%
Employer Coverage
22%
Medicaid
9.48%
Medicare
9.85%
Non-Group
1.14%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indianapolis city (balance), IN grew by 0.924% from 9.7% to 9.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Indianapolis city (balance), IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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