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

Indianapolis covers 361.0 sq mi of land at 2443 people per square mile.

About Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis is a city in Indiana with a population of 882,043. It ranks #1 among cities in Indiana by population. The median age is 34.1, younger than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Indianapolis is $62,995, below the US median of $74,580. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $207,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,112. The homeownership rate of 55.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Indianapolis reflects 34.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.3 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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	821,579	-	-	estimate
2011	827,664	+6,085	+0.74%	estimate
2012	835,499	+7,835	+0.95%	estimate
2013	844,696	+9,197	+1.10%	estimate
2014	850,164	+5,468	+0.65%	estimate
2015	853,714	+3,550	+0.42%	estimate
2016	859,049	+5,335	+0.62%	estimate
2017	863,478	+4,429	+0.52%	estimate
2018	870,960	+7,482	+0.87%	estimate
2019	876,384	+5,424	+0.62%	estimate
2020	887,213	+10,829	+1.24%	estimate
2021	882,456	-4,757	-0.54%	estimate
2022	884,168	+1,712	+0.19%	estimate
2023	885,839	+1,671	+0.19%	estimate
2024	891,484	+5,645	+0.64%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in Indiana

Fort Wayne (266,235)Evansville (116,441)South Bend (102,866)Fishers (100,918)Carmel (100,501)Bloomington (78,791)Hammond (77,098)Noblesville (71,940)Lafayette (70,650)Gary (68,604)View all Indiana cities →

Largest counties in Indiana

Marion County (971,822)Lake County (498,990)Allen County (388,791)Hamilton County (357,176)St. Joseph County (272,574)

Part of Indiana

Indiana demographic profile All Indiana data →

Metro areas in Indiana

Chicago (9,359,555)Cincinnati (2,255,257)Indianapolis (2,106,327)Louisville/Jefferson County (1,361,847)Fort Wayne (451,440)South Bend (324,180)Evansville (269,721)Lafayette (225,019)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Indianapolis, IN

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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).