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.
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% |
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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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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%.