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The City of Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana with a population of 885,860 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City of Indianapolis ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Indiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for City of Indianapolis is located at latitude 39.7771 and longitude -86.1458 in Marion County. The formal boundaries for the City of Indianapolis encompass a land area of 361.48 sq. miles and a water area of 6.55 sq. miles. Marion County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Indianapolis has a C8 Census Class Code which indicates the balance of a consolidated city excluding the separately incorporated place(s) within that consolidated government. Separate census estimates are also produced for the semi-independent places which together with the "balance record," sum to the entire territory of the consolidated city.
The City of Indianapolis is located within Township of Center, a minor civil division (MCD) of Marion County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 885,860 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,454 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 66 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,219 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,680 |
| Median Home Value | $224,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 401,428 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 203,339 (50.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 159,622 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38,467 (9.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 362,961 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 202,937 (55.9%) |
The table below compares City of Indianapolis to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 57 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 441 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 266 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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