Carmel, IN Demographics

A map of Carmel's Population by Race

Carmel, Indiana has an estimated population of 101,651, a slight increase from the 99,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 11.6% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carmel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carmel has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Carmel, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carmel is ranked the 6th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Carmel was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carmel's White Population

76,606 residents of Carmel, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carmel is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Carmel ranks 635th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Carmel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.4%.

Carmel is more White than neighboring Crows Nest (68.8% White). Carmel is less White than neighboring Williams Creek (90.9% White), Westfield (76.2% White), Meridian Hills (91% White), and North Crows Nest (97.3% White).

Carmel's Black Population

3,087 residents of Carmel, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carmel is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Carmel ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Carmel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Carmel is more Black than neighboring Williams Creek (0% Black), Meridian Hills (1.5% Black), and North Crows Nest (0% Black). Carmel is less Black than neighboring Westfield (6.1% Black), and Crows Nest (24.8% Black).

Carmel's Asian Population

11,807 residents of Carmel, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carmel is higher than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Carmel ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of Carmel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Carmel is more Asian than neighboring Williams Creek (2.9% Asian), Westfield (3.7% Asian), Meridian Hills (2.8% Asian), North Crows Nest (0% Asian), and Crows Nest (0% Asian).

Carmel's Hispanic Population

5,572 residents of Carmel, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carmel is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Carmel ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Carmel's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.5%.

Carmel is more Hispanic than neighboring Williams Creek (2.6% Hispanic), Meridian Hills (2.2% Hispanic), North Crows Nest (2.7% Hispanic), and Crows Nest (3.7% Hispanic). Carmel is less Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (8.4% Hispanic).

Carmel's Native American/Other Population

722 residents of Carmel, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carmel is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Carmel ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carmel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Carmel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williams Creek (0% Native American/Other), Meridian Hills (0% Native American/Other), and North Crows Nest (0% Native American/Other). Carmel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westfield (0.9% Native American/Other), and Crows Nest (2.8% Native American/Other).

Carmel's Multiracial Population

3,857 residents of Carmel, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carmel is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Carmel ranks 251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Carmel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Carmel is more Multiracial than neighboring Williams Creek (3.6% Multiracial), Meridian Hills (2.5% Multiracial), North Crows Nest (0% Multiracial), and Crows Nest (0% Multiracial). Carmel is less Multiracial than neighboring Westfield (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.