Rank #17 by Population · Updated April 2026
Indiana Population 2026
The population of Indiana is 6,811,752 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $70,051, the median home value is $201,600, and the median age is 38.0.
Indiana's population has grown 156.4% since 1910 (2,700,876 → 6,924,275).
6,811,752
Population
190
People / sq mi
$70,051
Median Income
38.0
Median Age
Indiana covers 35,825 sq mi of land at a density of 190.1 people per square mile.
About Indiana
Educational attainment is the headline number in Indiana: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Indiana is a US state with a population of 6,811,752. It ranks #17 among US states by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,051 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $201,600, with typical rent around $1,020.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 28.8%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 9.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Indiana, #17 by population
Indiana Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Indiana had a population of 2,700,876 in 1910 and 6,924,275 in 2024, a 2.6× growth over 114 years. The peak was 6,924,275 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.
6,924,275
Population (2024)
2,700,876
Population (1910)
6,924,275
Peak (2024)
0.75%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,700,876 |
| 1920 | 2,930,390 |
| 1930 | 3,238,503 |
| 1940 | 3,427,796 |
| 1950 | 3,934,224 |
| 1960 | 4,662,498 |
| 1970 | 5,193,669 |
| 1980 | 5,490,224 |
| 1990 | 5,544,159 |
| 2000 | 6,080,485 |
| 2010 | 6,483,802 |
| 2020 | 6,785,528 |
| 2020 | 6,790,497 |
| 2021 | 6,815,907 |
| 2022 | 6,844,545 |
| 2023 | 6,880,131 |
| 2024 | 6,924,275 |
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
Cost of Living
Indiana's overall price level is 93.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.7% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Indiana's median household income of $70,051 has the buying power of $75,058 in average-priced areas.
93.3
Price Level (US = 100)
$75,058
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$70,051
Nominal Median Income
Education
90.2%
High School Graduate+
28.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
79,649
Live Births (2022)
11.7
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
57.4%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
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
Languages Spoken at Home
90.2% of Indiana residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Indiana:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 130,945 | 2.05% |
| 2 | Other Asian/Pacific | 16,331 | 0.26% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 11,058 | 0.17% |
| 4 | German | 7,445 | 0.12% |
| 5 | Arabic | 5,556 | 0.09% |
| 6 | French (incl. Cajun) | 5,156 | 0.08% |
| 7 | Vietnamese | 4,407 | 0.07% |
| 8 | Haitian | 3,878 | 0.06% |
| 9 | Korean | 3,368 | 0.05% |
| 10 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 3,180 | 0.05% |
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
9.6%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Indiana
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | 882,043 |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | 266,235 |
| 3 | Evansville | 116,441 |
| 4 | South Bend | 102,866 |
| 5 | Fishers | 100,918 |
| 6 | Carmel | 100,501 |
| 7 | Bloomington | 78,791 |
| 8 | Hammond | 77,098 |
| 9 | Noblesville | 71,940 |
| 10 | Lafayette | 70,650 |
| 11 | Gary | 68,604 |
| 12 | Muncie | 64,739 |
| 13 | Greenwood | 64,237 |
| 14 | Kokomo | 59,375 |
| 15 | Terre Haute | 58,491 |
| 16 | Anderson | 54,930 |
| 17 | Elkhart | 53,726 |
| 18 | Westfield | 51,109 |
| 19 | Columbus | 51,104 |
| 20 | Mishawaka | 50,907 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indiana has a population of 6,811,752 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-most populous state in the United States.
Indiana is gaining population, with a +156.4% change over the available historical Census record. Indiana's population has grown 156.4% since 1910 (2,700,876 → 6,924,275).
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 federal poverty level.
78.5% of Indiana's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 9.3% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.3% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Indiana is 78.5% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Indiana is 38.0 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
Indiana's population has grown 156.4% since 1910 (2,700,876 → 6,924,275).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Indiana's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.