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Population Review

Census ACS · #34 MSA

Indianapolis Metro Area

The Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,106,327 residents. The median household income is $77,065 and the median home value is $244,000.

2,106,327

Population

516

People / sq mi

$77,065

Median Income

$244,000

Median Home Value

The Indianapolis CBSA covers 4,086 sq mi of land at 515.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White70.8%
Black or African American15.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$77,065

Median Household Income

$42,522

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Indianapolis metro's price level is 95.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $77,065 has the buying power of $80,531 in average-priced US metros.

95.7

Price Level (US = 100)

$80,531

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$77,065

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$244,000

Median Home Value

$1,142

Median Rent

66.6%

Homeownership

Education

91.1%

High School+

37.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

14.0%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

24.5%

Foreign Born

Indianapolis spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,106,327 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #34 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Indianapolis metro area is $77,065, with a per capita income of $42,522.

The Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.

Data for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, In CBSA (26900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.