Hendricks County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Indiana

The population of Hendricks County, Indiana is 179,379 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $99,988, the median home value is $281,500, and the median age is 38.6.

The population of Hendricks County has grown 30.6% since 2010 (145,954 → 190,629), a +1.93% annualized rate.

Hendricks County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

179,379

Population

+1.93%

Annual growth

441

People / sq mi

$99,988

Median Income

$281,500

Median Home Value

Hendricks County covers 407 sq mi of land at 440.8 people per square mile.

About Hendricks County, IN

Hendricks County is a county in Indiana with a population of 179,379. It ranks #9 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 38.6, in line with the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The median household income in Hendricks County is $99,988, above the US median of $74,580. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $281,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,364. The homeownership rate of 77.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hendricks County reflects 39.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.2 minutes each way.

Hendricks County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hendricks County had a population of 145,954 in 2010 and 190,629 in 2024, a 30.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 190,629 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.93%.

190,629

Population (2024)

145,954

Population (2010)

190,629

Peak (2024)

1.93%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	145,954	-	-	estimate
2011	148,678	+2,724	+1.87%	estimate
2012	150,761	+2,083	+1.40%	estimate
2013	153,596	+2,835	+1.88%	estimate
2014	155,906	+2,310	+1.50%	estimate
2015	157,848	+1,942	+1.25%	estimate
2016	160,459	+2,611	+1.65%	estimate
2017	163,637	+3,178	+1.98%	estimate
2018	166,759	+3,122	+1.91%	estimate
2019	169,924	+3,165	+1.90%	estimate
2020	175,615	+5,691	+3.35%	estimate
2021	179,830	+4,215	+2.40%	estimate
2022	183,507	+3,677	+2.04%	estimate
2023	187,141	+3,634	+1.98%	estimate
2024	190,629	+3,488	+1.86%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.4%
Black or African American	9.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.6

Median Age

49.8%

Female

50.2%

Male

14.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

12.3%

35–44

14.8%

45–54

13.5%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

9.0%

75–84

4.2%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 14.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$99,988+$29,937 vs state
Mean household income	$120,729
Per-capita income	$44,903
Poverty rate	3.9%-4.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	67.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.1%

Manufacturing

12.3%

Finance & real estate

11.7%

Retail trade

9.2%

Education & health care

6.5%

Construction

6.2%

Information

5.9%

Public administration

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Hendricks County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

77.0%

Public transit

13.2%

Work from home

25.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$281,500+$79,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,364

Median rent

77.8%

Homeownership rate

68,433

Total housing units

96.2%

Occupied

3.8%

Vacant

22.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.4%

With health insurance

96.9%

With broadband internet

25.2%

Foreign-born

5.8%

Veterans (18+)

9.9%

With a disability

91.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.5%

High School+

39.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hendricks County, Indiana has a population of 179,379 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 441 people per square mile.

The population of Hendricks County has grown 30.6% since 2010 (145,954 → 190,629), a +1.93% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hendricks County, Indiana is $99,988, with mean (average) household income of $120,729 and per-capita income of $44,903. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hendricks County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.4%), Black or African American (9.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hendricks County, Indiana is 38.6 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

The median home value in Hendricks County is $281,500 and median monthly rent is $1,364. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 68,433 total housing units, 3.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hendricks County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Hendricks County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.