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Indianapolis, IN

Founded 1821Marion CountyElev. 218 m
Population
882,043
Median home
$207,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
245
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Indianapolis

Indianapolis is home to roughly 882,043 residents. Indianapolis was founded in 1821 and sits in Marion County. The median age is 34.1 and the median household income is $62,995. Homes carry a median value of $207,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (49.9%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
882,043
Median age
34.1
Median household income
$62,995
Per-capita income
$36,194
Poverty rate
15.7%
High-school grad or higher
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
24.3 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White49.9%
Hispanic or Latino13.3%
Black27.8%
Asian4.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40%
Sales & office20.3%
Production, transportation & material moving17.3%
Service15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$207,000
Median gross rent
$1,112/mo
Owner-occupied
55.3%
Median year built
1972
Households
359,665
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Indianapolis has 245 public schools — 146 elementary, 32 middle, 43 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 55 schools
Reading36%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Achieve Virtual Education AcademyHighGrades 7–12
Area 31 Career & Tech CenterHighGrades 6–12
Arsenal Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
BELIEVE Circle City High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Ben Davis High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Ben Davis University High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Charles A Tindley Accelerated SchHighGrades 7–12charter
Christel House DORSHighGrades 9–12charter
Christel House Watanabe Manual High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Crispus Attucks High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Decatur Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Decatur Twp School for ExcellenceHighGrades 7–12
Dept of Correction Adult SchoolsHighGrades 7–12
Emmerich Manual High SchoolHighGrades 12–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime182% above national
Indianapolis1,088
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime84% above national
Indianapolis3,594
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Indianapolis Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Indianapolis.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Marion County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Indianapolis is in Marion County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Indianapolis was founded in 1821 and sits in Marion County. Elevation ~218 m.

Population trend
893K816K882,04320102024
Map of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Where Indianapolis is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmel
Historic places

191 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 6 National Historic Landmarks.

Athenaeum (Das Deutsche Haus)Riley, James Whitcomb, HouseWalker, Madame C. J., BuildingHarrison, Benjamin, HouseButler FieldhouseBroad Ripple Park CarouselAlamedaAlexandra
Notable people from Indianapolis
Kurt VonnegutDan QuayleBrendan FraserDavid LettermanPhilip W. AndersonJohn GreenAdam LambertJared FogleMike EppsJohn Dillinger
People searches in Indianapolis
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Nearby cities
Lawrence (10 mi)Greenwood (12 mi)Carmel (13 mi)Plainfield (13 mi)Brownsburg (13 mi)Avon (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Indianapolis, IN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Indianapolis, Indiana.

Angela Lavenia Jones, 67
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46229
Luis Garcia, 53
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46222
Edward Louis Wilson, 62
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46218
AKA Edward Lewis Wilson
Edward Douglas Miller, 49
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46214
Kenneth Lee Wood, 33
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46201
AKA Kenneth Halliwell, Ken Wood
Kenneth Lawrence Young, 42
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46208
AKA Jacob Young, X Jakub
Kenneth B Thompson, 72
Indianapolis · 46254
AKA Kenneth Bernard Thompson, Kenneth Thompson
Kenneth Dwayne Rodriguez, 47
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46219
AKA X Ken, X Kenny
George Michael Lee Jr, 52
Indianapolis · 46219
George Taylor, 60
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46241
George Dennis Williams, 32
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46202
AKA X Kasper
Paul Clifford Davis, 71
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46214
Paul Eugene Jones, 59
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46221
AKA Paul Eugene Jones
Paul Nathaniel Williams, 66
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46241
Paul Edward Reese, 56
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46201
AKA Paul E Reese, Paul Johnson
Andrew Jackson Scott, 36
Indianapolis · Marion County · 46229

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Indianapolis — frequently asked

What is the population of Indianapolis, Indiana?
Indianapolis has a population of about 882,043, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Indianapolis?
The median home value in Indianapolis is $207,000, and the median gross rent is $1,112/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Indianapolis safe? What is the crime rate?
Indianapolis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,088 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Indianapolis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Marion County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has 245 public schools (146 elementary, 32 middle, 43 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Indianapolis?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Indianapolis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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