Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
2,173,288 Population
4,085.95 Square Miles
531.89 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
37.4 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.91%
18 to 34
22.92%
35 to 64
37.7%
65 and Over
15.47%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.14%
Female
50.86%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
10.96%
Native
89.04%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
56.88%
2000 to 2009
21.03%
1990 to 1999
13.18%
Before 1990
8.92%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
8.24%
High School Grad or Higher
91.76%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.41%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.91%
Dropped Out
3.09%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
85.68%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$43,861
Median Household Income
$80,239
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.05%
Unemployed
3.95%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
10.89%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.22%
Non-poverty
84.78%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.61%
Non-poverty
90.39%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
26 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
7.2%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.8%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.46
Number of Households
869,616
Marital Status
Single
49.22%
Married
50.79%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.52%
Now Married
52.63%
Widowed
2.38%
Divorced
9.47%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
30.53%
Now Married
49.05%
Widowed
7.79%
Divorced
12.63%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.84%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
933,105
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.2%
Vacant
6.8%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.72%
Renter Occupied
33.28%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
20.1%
For Sale
10.19%
Other
69.71%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1985
Types of Structures
Single Unit
74.55%
Multi Unit
23.12%
Mobile Home
2.2%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.13%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
67.61%
Without Mortgage
32.39%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$291,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,273
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
12.19%