Indiana Demographics

Race, Age, Gender & Education

6,833,037
Total Population
37.9
Median Age
89.2%
High School Grad Rate
27.8%
Bachelor's Degree+

Race & Ethnicity

Indiana is a predominantly white state, though its diversity has been steadily increasing over the past two decades. Hispanic and Latino populations have grown particularly fast, especially in northern Indiana and the Indianapolis metro area. The data below reflects the most recent American Community Survey estimates.

White
78.5%
Black or African American
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More Races
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Age Distribution

Indiana's age distribution closely mirrors the national average, with a median age of 37.9 years. The state has a relatively balanced age pyramid, with a slight bulge in the 5–17 and 55–64 brackets reflecting both young families and aging baby boomers.

Under 5
6.1%
5-17
16.8%
18-24
9.7%
25-34
13.2%
35-44
12.6%
45-54
12.1%
55-64
13%
65-74
9.8%
75+
6.7%

Gender Breakdown

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Indiana's gender split is nearly even, with a slight female majority — consistent with national trends driven by longer female life expectancy.

Education

High School Diploma or Higher89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.8%
Poverty Rate11.4%
Homeownership Rate69.8%
Median Household Income$62,743

Household Income Distribution

Indiana's median household income is $62,743, below the national median of roughly $75,000. The income distribution shows a broad middle class with a smaller proportion of high-income households compared to coastal states.

Under $25,000
18.2%
$25,000–$49,999
21.8%
$50,000–$74,999
18.1%
$75,000–$99,999
14.3%
$100,000–$149,999
14.9%
$150,000–$199,999
6.4%
$200,000+
6.3%

Household Types

Married-couple families
47.2%
Single-person households
29.1%
Single-parent families
12.4%
Non-family households
11.3%

Additional Demographics

Urban Population72.4%
Rural Population27.6%
Veterans7.1%
Disability14.2%
Foreign Born5.4%
Non-English at Home9.2%

Population by Major City

# City Population County Share of State
1 Indianapolis 887,642 Marion 13.0%
2 Fort Wayne 263,886 Allen 3.9%
3 Evansville 117,298 Vanderburgh 1.7%
4 South Bend 103,453 St. Joseph 1.5%
5 Carmel 99,757 Hamilton 1.5%
6 Fishers 98,977 Hamilton 1.4%
7 Bloomington 79,168 Monroe 1.2%
8 Hammond 77,879 Lake 1.1%
9 Gary 69,093 Lake 1.0%
10 Lafayette 67,925 Tippecanoe 1.0%
11 Muncie 65,194 Delaware 1.0%
12 Terre Haute 58,389 Vigo 0.9%
13 Kokomo 58,066 Howard 0.8%
14 Noblesville 55,768 Hamilton 0.8%
15 Anderson 54,476 Madison 0.8%
16 Greenwood 63,773 Johnson 0.9%
17 Westfield 53,308 Hamilton 0.8%
18 Mishawaka 51,063 St. Joseph 0.7%
19 Lawrence 49,297 Marion 0.7%
20 Jeffersonville 49,670 Clark 0.7%
21 Columbus 48,838 Bartholomew 0.7%
22 Elkhart 53,923 Elkhart 0.8%
23 Goshen 34,517 Elkhart 0.5%
24 New Albany 37,603 Floyd 0.6%
25 Richmond 35,287 Wayne 0.5%