Indiana
Became the 19th state in 1816
State Capital: Indianapolis
Largest City: Indianapolis Consolidated (2019 population: 886,220)
Population per Square Mile: 187.9
Square Miles: 35,826.1
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| How many people live here? | Number |
|---|
| Census 2010 | 6,484,051 |
| Census 2019 | 6,732,219 |
| Tomorrow (2020 projection)* | 6,852,121 |
| Percent Change 2010 to Today | 3.8% |
*Projection based on 2010 Census counts.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| How does our population grow? 2018-2019 | Number |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration (from other counties in Indiana or states in the U.S.) | 3,997 |
| Net International Migration (directly from other countries) | 14,379 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | 18,536 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| How young or old is our population? 2019 | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 418,340 | 6.2% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 1,149,634 | 17.1% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 659,745 | 9.8% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 1,719,646 | 25.5% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 1,699,111 | 25.2% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 1,085,743 | 16.1% |
| Median Age | 37.9 | |
| Under 18 | 1,567,974 | 23.3% |
| 18 to 54 | 3,203,420 | 47.6% |
| 55 plus | 1,960,825 | 29.1% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| How diverse are we in terms of race and ethnicity? 2019 | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone | 28,340 | 0.4% |
| Asian Alone | 174,750 | 2.6% |
| Black Alone | 669,596 | 9.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 4,539 | 0.1% |
| White Alone | 5,709,592 | 84.8% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 145,402 | 2.2% |
| Non-Hispanic | 6,242,866 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 489,353 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| What are our living arrangements (aka household types)? | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| Households in 2018 (Includes detail not shown below) | 2,553,818 | 100% |
| Married With Children | 474,546 | 18.6% |
| Married Without Children | 764,184 | 29.9% |
| Single Parents (i.e., no spouse present in household) | 243,653 | 9.5% |
| Living Alone | 726,648 | 28.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
| What language is spoken at home? | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| Total Households in 2018 | 2,553,818 | 100.0% |
| English only households | 2,326,631 | 91.1% |
| Total households isolated by language | 43,424 | 1.7% |
| Spanish - isolated | 23,645 | 54.5% |
| Asian - isolated | 10,433 | 24.0% |
| Other languages - isolated | 9,346 | 21.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
| Housing and whether we own or rent | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2018 (includes detail not shown below) | 2,870,670 | 100% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 1,760,732 | 61.3% |
| Median Value (2018) | $135,400 | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 793,086 | 27.6% |
| Median Rent (2018) | $634 | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
| Our education status and attainment | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2019/2020 Total Reported) | 1,111,333 | 100% |
| Public Schools | 1,050,614 | 94.5% |
| High School graduation rate | 87.0% | |
| Adults (25+ in 2018 ACS) | 4,399,815 | |
| with High School diploma or higher | 88.6% | |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 25.9% | |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
| Our income and poverty status | Number |
|---|
| Per Capita Income (annual) in 2018 | $28,461 |
| Median Household Income in 2018 | $55,725 |
| Poverty Rate in 2018 | 13.0% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 17.5% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2019 | 5,235 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2019 | 581,821 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2020 | 507,739 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Median household income by race in 2018 | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| Median Household Income - All | $54,325 | 100.0% |
| White Alone | $57,269 | 105.4% |
| Black Alone | $33,342 | 61.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native Alone | $41,801 | 76.9% |
| Asian Alone | $62,136 | 114.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Alone | $50,789 | 93.5% |
| Other Race Alone | $42,130 | 77.6% |
| White/Not Hispanic | $57,646 | 106.1% |
| Hispanic | $45,697 | 84.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
| Public transportation in 2018 | Number | Indiana Pct.
Distribution |
|---|
| Total Workers 16 & Older | 3,107,072 | 100.0% |
| Car, Truck, Van | 2,851,074 | 91.8% |
| Car, Truck, Van - Drive Alone | 2,578,594 | 83.0% |
| Car, Truck, Van - Carpool | 272,480 | 8.8% |
| Public Transit (not taxis) | 31,522 | 1.0% |
| Walk | 64,980 | 2.1% |
| Work at Home | 116,603 | 3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
| Our vital statistics | Number |
|---|
| Births, 2017 | 82,170 |
| Births to Teens, 2017 | 5,152 |
| Deaths, 2017 | 65,602 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 2,095 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 2,772 |
| Major cardiovascular diseases | 19,004 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 1,079 |
| Motor vehicle accidents | 910 |
| All other accidents | 3,133 |
| Diseases of the heart | 14,437 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 3,151 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Which indicators help us understand injury prevention & safety in 2017? | Number | Change from Previous Year |
|---|
| Deaths by accident (not traffic) | 3,133 | 408 |
| Suicides | 1,083 | 49 |
| Traffic accidents | 910 | 66 |
| Homicide | 454 | -25 |
| Firearm deaths | N/A | N/A |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Our labor force in 2019 | Number |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 3,387,366 |
| Employed | 3,275,056 |
| Unemployed | 112,310 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 3.3 |
| August 2020 Unemployment Rate | 6.5 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Which industries employ us? 2018 | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist. |
|---|
| Total earnings (people can hold more than one job) | $220,587,118 | 100.0% |
| Private | $192,495,982 | 87.3% |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | $6,458,302 | 2.9% |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | $2,037,011 | 0.9% |
| Construction | $13,676,536 | 6.2% |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | $28,310,253 | 12.8% |
| Information | $2,616,635 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | $45,236,374 | 20.5% |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | $13,183,015 | 6.0% |
| Retail Trade | $12,807,023 | 5.8% |
| Trans., Warehousing | $10,119,796 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale Trade | $10,637,544 | 4.8% |
| Other Private (not above) | $47,413,493 | 21.5% |
| Government | $26,345,814 | 11.9% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Largest Cities and Towns in Indiana (35,000+):
| Name | Population
in 2019 | Percent of State |
|---|
| Anderson | 54,765 | 0.8% | | Bloomington | 85,755 | 1.3% | | Carmel | 101,068 | 1.5% | | Columbus | 48,046 | 0.7% | | Elkhart | 52,358 | 0.8% | | Evansville | 117,979 | 1.8% | | Fishers | 95,310 | 1.4% | | Fort Wayne | 270,402 | 4.0% | | Gary | 74,879 | 1.1% | | Greenwood | 59,458 | 0.9% | | Hammond | 75,522 | 1.1% | | Indianapolis | 876,384 | 13.0% | | Jeffersonville | 48,126 | 0.7% | | Kokomo | 58,020 | 0.9% | | Lafayette | 71,721 | 1.1% | | Lawrence | 49,462 | 0.7% | | Mishawaka | 50,363 | 0.7% | | Muncie | 67,999 | 1.0% | | New Albany | 36,843 | 0.5% | | Noblesville | 64,668 | 1.0% | | Plainfield | 35,287 | 0.5% | | Portage | 36,988 | 0.5% | | Richmond | 35,342 | 0.5% | | South Bend | 102,026 | 1.5% | | Terre Haute | 60,622 | 0.9% | | West Lafayette | 50,996 | 0.8% | | Westfield | 43,649 | 0.6% |
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