Indianapolis, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Indianapolis, Indiana is 882,043 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Indiana. The median household income is $62,995, the median home value is $207,000, and the median age is 34.1.
The population has grown 8.5% since 2010 (821,579 → 891,484).
882,043
Population
2443
People / sq mi
$62,995
Median Income
$207,000
Median Home Value
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Indianapolis covers 361.0 sq mi of land at 2443 people per square mile.
About Indianapolis, IN
Age is the most distinctive thing about Indianapolis: a median age of 34.1, younger than the national median. With 882,043 residents, Indianapolis is a city in Indiana. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Indiana in the country, at #1 by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $62,995, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $207,000, with typical rent around $1,112.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 34.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 12.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Indianapolis city (balance) Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Indianapolis city (balance) had a population of 821,579 in 2010 and 891,484 in 2024, a 8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 891,484 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.
891,484
Population (2024)
821,579
Population (2010)
891,484
Peak (2024)
0.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 821,579 |
| 2011 | 827,664 |
| 2012 | 835,499 |
| 2013 | 844,696 |
| 2014 | 850,164 |
| 2015 | 853,714 |
| 2016 | 859,049 |
| 2017 | 863,478 |
| 2018 | 870,960 |
| 2019 | 876,384 |
| 2020 | 887,213 |
| 2021 | 882,456 |
| 2022 | 884,168 |
| 2023 | 885,839 |
| 2024 | 891,484 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 28.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,995
Median Household Income
$36,194
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$207,000
Median Home Value
$1,112
Median Rent
55.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.5%
High School+
34.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
73.7%
Public Transit
12.3%
Work From Home
24.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.5%
Foreign Born
83.0%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
13.5%
With Disability
91.0%
Health Insurance
93.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Retail Trade | 8.5% |
| Information | 6.4% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Common questions about Indianapolis, IN
Frequently Asked Questions
Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 882,043 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Indiana.
The median household income in Indianapolis, Indiana is $62,995, with 11.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Indianapolis, Indiana is $207,000, with median monthly rent at $1,112 and a homeownership rate of 55.3%.
The median age in Indianapolis, Indiana is 34.1 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 8.5% since 2010 (821,579 → 891,484).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.