Indiana Population & Demographics
Indiana has a population of 6,811,752, ranking #17 among US states. The median household income is $70,051 and the median age is 38.0.
US states by population — Indiana is #17
6,811,752
Population
#17
By Population
$70,051
Median Income
38.0
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.6% · Female: 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$70,051
Median Household Income
$37,178
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
$92,643
Mean Household Income
61.1%
Employment Rate
Education
90.2%
High School Graduate+
28.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$201,600
Median Home Value
$1,020
Median Rent
2,953,344
Total Housing Units
70.4%
Owner-Occupied
29.6%
Renter-Occupied
9.2%
Vacant
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
9.6%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Indiana
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis city (balance) | 882,043 | $62,995 | $207,000 |
| 2 | Fort Wayne city | 266,235 | $60,293 | $169,700 |
| 3 | Evansville city | 116,441 | $52,251 | $129,100 |
| 4 | South Bend city | 102,866 | $52,512 | $124,500 |
| 5 | Fishers city | 100,918 | $128,141 | $370,200 |
| 6 | Carmel city | 100,501 | $134,602 | $455,500 |
| 7 | Bloomington city | 78,791 | $48,918 | $289,700 |
| 8 | Hammond city | 77,098 | $53,950 | $141,700 |
| 9 | Noblesville city | 71,940 | $102,319 | $321,800 |
| 10 | Lafayette city | 70,650 | $52,946 | $157,600 |
| 11 | Gary city | 68,604 | $37,380 | $85,300 |
| 12 | Muncie city | 64,739 | $43,395 | $92,000 |
| 13 | Greenwood city | 64,237 | $78,765 | $248,700 |
| 14 | Kokomo city | 59,375 | $54,195 | $126,500 |
| 15 | Terre Haute city | 58,491 | $41,960 | $109,500 |
| 16 | Anderson city | 54,930 | $47,221 | $104,300 |
| 17 | Elkhart city | 53,726 | $47,885 | $126,900 |
| 18 | Westfield city | 51,109 | $119,598 | $391,900 |
| 19 | Columbus city | 51,104 | $76,856 | $231,000 |
| 20 | Mishawaka city | 50,907 | $53,120 | $140,600 |
Counties in Indiana
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | 971,822 | $63,450 |
| 2 | Lake County | 498,990 | $68,985 |
| 3 | Allen County | 388,791 | $68,839 |
| 4 | Hamilton County | 357,176 | $117,957 |
| 5 | St. Joseph County | 272,574 | $64,885 |
| 6 | Elkhart County | 206,868 | $65,617 |
| 7 | Tippecanoe County | 187,399 | $58,622 |
| 8 | Vanderburgh County | 179,908 | $60,938 |
| 9 | Hendricks County | 179,379 | $99,988 |
| 10 | Porter County | 174,150 | $85,828 |
| 11 | Johnson County | 163,983 | $87,227 |
| 12 | Monroe County | 139,822 | $63,372 |
| 13 | Madison County | 130,949 | $62,632 |
| 14 | Clark County | 122,800 | $72,298 |
| 15 | LaPorte County | 112,141 | $70,452 |
| 16 | Delaware County | 112,109 | $56,932 |
| 17 | Vigo County | 106,201 | $52,525 |
| 18 | Howard County | 83,610 | $62,496 |
| 19 | Bartholomew County | 82,881 | $80,365 |
| 20 | Hancock County | 82,013 | $91,326 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Indiana has a population of 6,811,752 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #17 most populated state.
The median household income in Indiana is $70,051, with a per capita income of $37,178. 8.4% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Indiana is 78.5% White, 9.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.