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Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Indiana had a total population of 6,851,073, with a median household income of $71,957, which is 11% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Indiana Quick Facts

Population 6,851,073
Median Household Income $71,957
Median Home Value $218,200
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 38.1 years
Homeownership Rate 70.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.5%
High School Graduation 90.4%
Counties 92
Cities/Places 967
Population 6,851,073
Median Income $71,957 11% lower than national
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Unemployment 4.3%

How Indiana Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population6,811,7526,851,073+0.6%
Median household income$70,051$71,957+2.7%
Median home value$201,600$218,200+8.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%
$25K-$50K 19.4%
$50K-$100K 31.6%
$100K+ 34.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.9%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
3.1%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.4%
$60K-$75K
10.3%
$75K-$100K
13.9%
$100K-$125K
10.4%
$125K-$150K
7.1%
$150K-$200K
8.3%
$200K+
8.2%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,062/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Indiana

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Indianapolis885,860$66,21915.8%
2Fort Wayne268,589$61,42216.0%
3Evansville116,116$53,38718.4%
4South Bend103,085$55,78620.8%
5Fishers102,337$130,2034.0%
6Carmel101,651$141,5053.9%
7Bloomington80,049$50,46529.8%
8Hammond76,768$55,50419.1%
9Noblesville73,362$104,0475.3%
10Lafayette71,159$53,71617.8%

Richest Cities in Indiana

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Meridian Hills$211,528$661,70080.0%
2Zionsville$172,024$587,80072.4%
3Shorewood Forest$165,972$479,10046.7%
4Putnamville$150,625N/A7.7%
5Foxcliff Estates$142,070$488,80051.2%
6Carmel$141,505$486,80074.4%
7Winfield$135,870$409,50042.5%
8Greenville$134,934$318,90036.3%
9St. John$131,467$406,30043.7%
10Fishers$130,203$391,00066.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Indiana

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Country Squire Lakes0.5x$26,600$57,201
2Bicknell1.3x$66,300$52,188
3Clay City1.3x$94,500$72,292
4West Terre Haute1.4x$74,100$53,676
5Grissom AFB1.4x$79,000$55,104
6Farmersburg1.5x$78,000$53,750
7Pierceton1.5x$117,600$80,625
8Alexandria1.5x$97,800$64,317
9Hamlet1.5x$112,300$73,542
10Waterloo1.6x$104,600$67,083

Explore Indiana Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Indiana (92)

92 results
Marion County975,809$66,34615.3%$224,000
Lake County500,379$71,49314.3%$230,600
Allen County392,378$70,73712.5%$214,900
Hamilton County365,056$121,5304.4%$405,500
St. Joseph County273,040$66,86814.2%$192,800
Elkhart County207,132$68,56112.4%$210,400
Tippecanoe County189,071$60,63619.2%$239,300
Hendricks County183,344$101,1445.3%$307,600
Vanderburgh County180,117$61,64814.3%$184,000
Porter County174,818$87,9729.6%$281,500
Johnson County166,315$90,4547.4%$284,600
Monroe County140,965$65,86819.7%$285,200
Madison County131,900$63,03713.4%$161,300
Clark County124,354$74,21410.2%$222,900
Delaware County112,280$58,12719.7%$139,400
LaPorte County111,917$71,05513.6%$195,500
Vigo County106,109$52,97619.1%$148,500
Hancock County84,037$93,1864.7%$274,800
Howard County83,752$64,02713.4%$165,000
Bartholomew County83,536$79,90110.5%$232,800
Floyd County80,918$79,70410.3%$251,000
Kosciusko County80,442$75,3179.8%$216,000
Boone County74,718$111,2504.5%$376,200
Morgan County72,659$79,4299.3%$237,600
Wayne County66,397$55,69217.9%$140,200
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All Cities & Places in Indiana (967)

967 results
Indianapolis885,860$66,21915.8%$224,800
Fort Wayne268,589$61,42216.0%$188,900
Evansville116,116$53,38718.4%$143,100
South Bend103,085$55,78620.8%$140,400
Fishers102,337$130,2034.0%$391,000
Carmel101,651$141,5053.9%$486,800
Bloomington80,049$50,46529.8%$321,400
Hammond76,768$55,50419.1%$159,900
Noblesville73,362$104,0475.3%$349,700
Lafayette71,159$53,71617.8%$172,800
Gary68,113$38,73133.1%$94,700
Greenwood66,029$83,6087.4%$276,100
Muncie64,751$44,47129.2%$97,300
Kokomo59,122$55,36017.1%$137,400
Terre Haute58,427$43,12624.6%$115,700
Anderson55,367$46,90921.0%$119,000
Westfield54,677$122,7893.6%$425,700
Elkhart53,733$51,02818.2%$139,500
Columbus51,824$77,45611.3%$244,200
Jeffersonville51,043$70,93011.2%$216,800
Mishawaka51,021$54,29116.4%$155,500
Lawrence49,517$74,0228.7%$230,100
West Lafayette45,159$34,89137.3%$350,000
Portage38,082$76,27611.6%$224,200
New Albany37,581$54,71018.9%$180,500
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Population Overview

Indiana has a total population of 6,851,073, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indiana is 38.1 years. This is 2% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indiana is $71,957. This is 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is about the same as the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 18% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $218,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indiana is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.6%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Indiana come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Indiana?

Indiana has a total population of 6,851,073 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Indiana?

The median household income in Indiana is $71,957, which is 11% lower than the national median of $80,734.

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 12.3%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Indiana?

The largest city in Indiana is Indianapolis with a population of 885,860.