Indianapolis Demographics and Statistics
The demographic data of Indianapolis offers up various interesting details. The total number of women in the city exceeds the male population. This is often considered a sign of a healthy and progressive society. The city is a melting pot of different races with the population made up by Whites, African Americans, Alaska Natives, and even Asians.
Another positive aspect of the city is that it is one of the least segregated cities in America. Many of the people in Indianapolis live in a block that is shared by members of other races. The median age is in the low 30s and this makes Indianapolis a young, dynamic and energetic city that is always on the move.
Indianapolis (city (balance)), Indiana
| People QuickFacts | Indianapolis | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population, 2006 estimate | 785,597 | 6,313,520 | |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | 0.5% | 3.8% | |
| Population, 2000 | 781,870 | 6,080,485 | |
| Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2000 | 7.4% | 7.0% | |
| Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2000 | 25.7% | 25.9% | |
| Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2000 | 11.0% | 12.4% | |
| Female persons, percent, 2000 | 51.6% | 51.0% | |
| White persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 69.1% | 87.5% | |
| Black persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 25.5% | 8.4% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 0.3% | 0.3% | |
| Asian persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 1.4% | 1.0% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2000 (a) | Z | Z | |
| Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2000 | 1.6% | 1.2% | |
| Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2000 (b) | 3.9% | 3.5% | |
| Living in same house in 1995 and 2000, pct 5 yrs old & over | 47.3% | 55.0% | |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2000 | 4.6% | 3.1% | |
| Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2000 | 7.3% | 6.4% | |
| High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 81.3% | 82.1% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000 | 25.4% | 19.4% | |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 22.7 | 22.6 | |
| Housing units, 2000 | 352,429 | 2,532,319 | |
| Homeownership rate, 2000 | 58.6% | 71.4% | |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 | $98,200 | $94,300 | |
| Households, 2000 | 320,107 | 2,336,306 | |
| Persons per household, 2000 | 2.39 | 2.53 | |
| Median household income, 1999 | $40,051 | $41,567 | |
| Per capita money income, 1999 | $21,640 | $20,397 | |
| Persons below poverty, percent, 1999 | 11.9% | 9.5% | |
| Business QuickFacts | Indianapolis | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade sales, 2002 ($1000) | 20,707,587 | 79,806,006 | |
| Retail sales, 2002 ($1000) | 11,297,126 | 67,261,298 | |
| Retail sales per capita, 2002 | $14,432 | $10,928 | |
| Accommodation and foodservices sales, 2002 ($1000) | 1,743,771 | 9,409,270 | |
| Total number of firms, 2002 | 57,287 | 433,907 | |
| Black-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 9.7% | 3.2% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms, percent, 2002 | 0.5% | 0.5% | |
| Asian-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 2.3% | 1.4% | |
| Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 1.4% | 1.3% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms, percent, 2002 | F | Z | |
| Women-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 27.1% | 27.4% | |
| Geography QuickFacts | Indianapolis | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Land area, 2000 (square miles) | 361 | 35,866 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 2,163.0 | 169.5 |
| FIPS Code | 36003 | 18 |
| Counties | Marion County |