Fishers, IN Demographics

A map of Fishers's Population by Race

Fishers, Indiana has an estimated population of 102,337, an increase from the 98,977 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 7.9% Asian, 5.1% Black, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fishers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fishers has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fishers, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 39.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fishers is ranked the 5th 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). Fishers was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fishers's White Population

79,031 residents of Fishers, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fishers is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Fishers ranks 638th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishers's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Fishers's population has increased from 75.4% to 77.2%.

Fishers is more White than neighboring Lawrence (46.1% White). Fishers is less White than neighboring McCordsville (79.7% White), Noblesville (82.2% White), Fortville (81.7% White), and Lapel (86.7% White).

Fishers's Black Population

5,223 residents of Fishers, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fishers is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Fishers ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishers's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Black residents' share of Fishers's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.1%.

Fishers is more Black than neighboring Noblesville (5% Black), and Lapel (1.9% Black). Fishers is less Black than neighboring McCordsville (10.2% Black), Lawrence (28.4% Black), and Fortville (7.1% Black).

Fishers's Asian Population

8,092 residents of Fishers, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fishers is higher than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Fishers ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishers's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Asian residents' share of Fishers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Fishers is more Asian than neighboring McCordsville (2.1% Asian), Noblesville (3.5% Asian), Lawrence (2% Asian), Fortville (1.2% Asian), and Lapel (0.4% Asian).

Fishers's Hispanic Population

4,827 residents of Fishers, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fishers is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Fishers ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishers's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fishers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Fishers is more Hispanic than neighboring McCordsville (3.8% Hispanic), Fortville (3.8% Hispanic), and Lapel (4.2% Hispanic). Fishers is less Hispanic than neighboring Noblesville (5.7% Hispanic), and Lawrence (18% Hispanic).

Fishers's Native American/Other Population

658 residents of Fishers, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fishers is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Fishers ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishers's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fishers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Fishers is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCordsville (0.4% Native American/Other), Noblesville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lapel (0% Native American/Other). Fishers is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrence (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fortville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Fishers's Multiracial Population

4,506 residents of Fishers, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fishers is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fishers ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishers's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fishers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Fishers is more Multiracial than neighboring McCordsville (3.7% Multiracial), and Noblesville (3.2% Multiracial). Fishers is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawrence (4.5% Multiracial), Fortville (4.5% Multiracial), and Lapel (6.7% 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.