Hendricks County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Hendricks County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hendricks County, Indiana has a population of 183,344, the 8th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $101,144 and the median home value is $307,600. The poverty rate is 5.3%.

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

Hendricks County Quick Facts

Population 183,344

Median Household Income $101,144

Median Home Value $307,600

Poverty Rate 5.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.5%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 183,344 8th of 92

Median Income $101,144 41% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.3%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Hendricks County Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	179,379	183,344	+2.2%
Median household income	$99,988	$101,144	+1.2%
Median home value	$281,500	$307,600	+9.3%

Median Household Income

Hendricks

$101,144

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hendricks

$307,600

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.4%

$25K-$50K 11.9%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 50.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

1.0%

$15K-$20K

1.5%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

13.4%

$125K-$150K

10.5%

$150K-$200K

13.0%

$200K+

13.8%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

68.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,436/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

21.2%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hendricks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Plainfield	36,369	$87,272	8.1%	$280,600
Brownsburg	31,215	$102,235	7.5%	$309,400
Avon	23,437	$98,486	5.7%	$323,800
Danville	11,714	$97,083	3.5%	$298,200
Pittsboro	4,156	$126,023	0.4%	$312,800
Jamestown	1,107	$71,048	7.0%	$176,300
Clayton	818	$82,188	3.9%	$229,300
North Salem	741	$68,214	2.6%	$186,500
Coatesville	566	$77,625	6.9%	$180,400
Lizton	543	$94,844	0.9%	$191,800
Amo	417	$91,250	9.1%	$168,100
Stilesville	296	$74,821	2.4%	$193,300

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Population Overview

Hendricks County is located in Indiana with a total population of 183,344. It is the 8th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hendricks County is 38.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hendricks County is $101,144. This is 41% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $307,600. Housing costs are 41% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hendricks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.0%.

Education

39.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hendricks County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hendricks County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and 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 Hendricks County, Indiana?

Hendricks County has a population of 183,344, making it the 8th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Hendricks County?

The median household income in Hendricks County is $101,144 with a poverty rate of 5.3%.

How many cities are in Hendricks County, Indiana?

Hendricks County contains 12 Census-designated places.