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Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Indiana has a total population of 6,811,752, with a median household income of $70,051, which is 11% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Indiana Quick Facts

Population 6,811,752
Median Household Income $70,051
Median Home Value $201,600
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 38.0 years
Homeownership Rate 70.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.8%
High School Graduation 90.2%
Counties 92
Cities/Places 967
Population 6,811,752
Median Income $70,051 11% lower national
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment 4.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%
64.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Indiana

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Indianapolis city (balance)882,043$62,99515.7%
2Fort Wayne city266,235$60,29315.6%
3Evansville city116,441$52,25118.6%
4South Bend city102,866$52,51222.6%
5Fishers city100,918$128,1413.6%
6Carmel city100,501$134,6023.7%
7Bloomington city78,791$48,91830.5%
8Hammond city77,098$53,95019.2%
9Noblesville city71,940$102,3195.6%
10Lafayette city70,650$52,94617.1%

Richest Cities in Indiana

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Meridian Hills town$205,982$637,80079.8%
2Zionsville town$159,126$543,80071.0%
3Foxcliff Estates CDP$151,406$468,30050.0%
4Shorewood Forest CDP$151,382$449,40047.8%
5Putnamville CDP$147,527N/A4.4%
6Floyds Knobs CDP$143,088$336,30049.6%
7Lake Santee CDP$135,804$226,50034.5%
8Carmel city$134,602$455,50074.5%
9Winfield town$128,980$401,20038.7%
10Long Beach town$128,750$660,30071.4%

Most Affordable Cities in Indiana

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Country Squire Lakes CDP0.5x$28,600$56,806
2Bicknell city1.2x$59,700$51,099
3Clay City town1.3x$86,700$68,036
4Mexico CDP1.3x$106,800$82,695
5St. Paul town1.4x$100,800$71,750
6Dunkirk city1.4x$65,000$46,250
7Farmersburg town1.4x$73,200$51,667
8West Terre Haute town1.5x$72,300$49,770
9French Lick town1.5x$79,600$54,412
10Alexandria city1.5x$92,700$60,616

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All Counties in Indiana (92)

92 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Marion County971,822$63,45015.1%$207,000
Lake County498,990$68,98514.6%$214,700
Allen County388,791$68,83912.2%$194,300
Hamilton County357,176$117,9574.3%$379,100
St. Joseph County272,574$64,88514.6%$179,800
Elkhart County206,868$65,61712.5%$194,400
Tippecanoe County187,399$58,62219.0%$217,600
Vanderburgh County179,908$60,93814.4%$172,300
Hendricks County179,379$99,9885.0%$281,500
Porter County174,150$85,8289.2%$261,900
Johnson County163,983$87,2277.2%$260,400
Monroe County139,822$63,37220.2%$261,700
Madison County130,949$62,63212.9%$147,700
Clark County122,800$72,2989.3%$212,400
LaPorte County112,141$70,45214.0%$180,700
Delaware County112,109$56,93219.9%$127,600
Vigo County106,201$52,52520.0%$140,400
Howard County83,610$62,49612.5%$151,500
Bartholomew County82,881$80,36512.0%$221,100
Hancock County82,013$91,3264.5%$258,100
Floyd County80,512$78,17910.0%$235,100
Kosciusko County80,357$73,9229.7%$200,300
Boone County72,827$104,8655.1%$341,800
Morgan County72,202$79,0888.5%$220,100
Grant County66,377$54,00718.8%$116,000
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All Cities & Places in Indiana (967)

967 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Indianapolis city (balance)882,043$62,99515.7%$207,000
Fort Wayne city266,235$60,29315.6%$169,700
Evansville city116,441$52,25118.6%$129,100
South Bend city102,866$52,51222.6%$124,500
Fishers city100,918$128,1413.6%$370,200
Carmel city100,501$134,6023.7%$455,500
Bloomington city78,791$48,91830.5%$289,700
Hammond city77,098$53,95019.2%$141,700
Noblesville city71,940$102,3195.6%$321,800
Lafayette city70,650$52,94617.1%$157,600
Gary city68,604$37,38032.9%$85,300
Muncie city64,739$43,39529.6%$92,000
Greenwood city64,237$78,7657.1%$248,700
Kokomo city59,375$54,19515.4%$126,500
Terre Haute city58,491$41,96026.7%$109,500
Anderson city54,930$47,22120.4%$104,300
Elkhart city53,726$47,88518.8%$126,900
Westfield city51,109$119,5983.9%$391,900
Columbus city51,104$76,85612.8%$231,000
Mishawaka city50,907$53,12016.3%$140,600
Jeffersonville city50,176$70,15711.0%$208,500
Lawrence city49,284$73,4558.4%$220,400
West Lafayette city44,802$33,49737.4%$318,100
Portage city37,951$72,83311.2%$210,800
New Albany city37,589$54,15218.4%$169,600
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Population Overview

Indiana has a total population of 6,811,752, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% lower the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indiana is 38.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indiana is $70,051. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $201,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $303,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Indiana is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indiana is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 19.0%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Indiana?

Indiana has a total population of 6,811,752 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Indiana?

The median household income in Indiana is $70,051, which is 11% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Indiana?

Indiana has 967 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 92 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Indiana?

The poverty rate in Indiana is 12.2%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Indiana?

The largest city in Indiana is Indianapolis city (balance) with a population of 882,043.