Indiana Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Indiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Indiana grew by 7.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,809,543 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Indiana has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Indiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Indiana is about 10% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Indiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Indiana is about 11.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,020 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Indiana spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Indiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,308 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Indiana:
Knox County (15.3 min), Howard County (16.1 min), Tippecanoe County (16.2 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (32.9 min), Brown County (31.7 min), Harrison County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Indiana is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Indiana has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Indiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.4), Boone County (0.4), Monroe County (0.3).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.1), Crawford County (0.2), Switzerland County (0.2).
Health
Indiana has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Indiana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.8), Daviess County (0.8), Switzerland County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Indiana.
What is the population of Indiana?
The population of Indiana is 6,825,814, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Indiana?
The population density of Indiana is 187.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Indiana?
The median household income in Indiana is $70,132, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Indiana?
The median home price in Indiana is $140,405, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Indiana is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.