Indiana is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Indiana Dunes, limestone caves, and rolling farmland. It has a population of 6,968,420, making it the 17th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Indianapolis. Indiana has a manufacturing-focused economy with growing tech sector.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Indiana includes 78.51% White, 9.26% Black or African American, 3.14% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,347,678 | 78.51% |
| Black or African American | 630,680 | 9.26% |
| Two or more races | 426,963 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 213,942 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 172,936 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 17,208 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,345 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Indiana's average per capita income is $47,844. Household income levels show a median of $70,051. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,401 | $128,101 |
| Families | $88,451 | $111,386 |
| Households | $70,051 | $92,643 |
| Non Families | $40,986 | $55,639 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
Indiana’s population is anchored by Marion County with nearly 967,000 residents, though it has declined 1% since 2020. The strongest growth is occurring in suburban Indianapolis, with Hamilton County and Hendricks County growing by 10% and 9.9% respectively. The Indianapolis metropolitan region continues to expand, with Boone County showing 12.1% growth, while rural counties show mixed trends—some experiencing modest growth while others like Jay County and Blackford County have seen population losses exceeding 2%.