Marion County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Marion County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Marion County, Indiana has a population of 975,809, the 1st most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $66,346 and the median home value is $224,000. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

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

Marion County Quick Facts

Population 975,809

Median Household Income $66,346

Median Home Value $224,000

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 34.4 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.8%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 16

Population 975,809 1st of 92

Median Income $66,346 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Marion 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	971,822	975,809	+0.4%
Median household income	$63,450	$66,346	+4.6%
Median home value	$207,000	$224,000	+8.2%

Median Household Income

Marion

$66,346

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marion

$224,000

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 31.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

68.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,153/mo 20.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

26.0%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

19.5%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Indianapolis	885,860	$66,219	15.8%	$224,800
Lawrence	49,517	$74,022	8.7%	$230,100
Beech Grove	14,913	$49,973	11.1%	$182,600
Speedway	13,968	$60,147	17.5%	$228,600
Cumberland	6,267	$87,364	6.4%	$239,200
Southport	1,975	$71,058	11.0%	$206,300
Meridian Hills	1,767	$211,528	0.8%	$661,700
Warren Park	1,599	$42,906	19.2%	$185,800
Clermont	1,468	$82,083	8.6%	$194,000
Homecroft	854	$78,942	2.0%	$231,600
Rocky Ripple	631	$72,813	8.6%	$194,800
Williams Creek	417	$250,000+	3.4%	$1,201,400
Wynnedale	210	$111,250	1.9%	$350,000
Crows Nest	109	$250,000+	21.1%	$2,000,000+
North Crows Nest	75	$250,000+	0.0%	$1,557,700
Spring Hill	74	$138,750	2.7%	$327,300

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Population Overview

Marion County is located in Indiana with a total population of 975,809. It is the 1st most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 34.4 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $66,346. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $224,000. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.1% vs 9.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.8% vs 8.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.0% vs 2.6%).

Education

34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Marion County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 18% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Marion 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 Marion County, Indiana?

Marion County has a population of 975,809, making it the 1st most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Marion County?

The median household income in Marion County is $66,346 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Marion County, Indiana?

Marion County contains 16 Census-designated places.