Hendricks County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hendricks County is located in Indiana with a total population of 179,379. It is the 9th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hendricks County is 38.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hendricks County is $99,988. This is 43% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $281,500. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hendricks County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hendricks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.0%.

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hendricks County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.