Indianapolis city (balance), IN Demographics

A map of Indianapolis city (balance)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	433,048	444,504	48.9%	50.1%
Black	244,161	245,279	27.6%	27.6%
Hispanic	122,435	116,221	13.8%	13.1%
Multiracial	43,344	37,152	4.9%	4.2%
Asian	36,861	37,588	4.2%	4.2%
Native American/Other	6,011	6,898	0.7%	0.8%

Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana has an estimated population of 885,860, a less than 1% change from the 887,642 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% White, 27.6% Black, 13.8% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indianapolis city (balance), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indianapolis city (balance) has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Indianapolis city (balance), that probability was 65.2% in 2020 and 66.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indianapolis city (balance) is ranked the 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). Indianapolis city (balance) was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indianapolis city (balance)'s White Population

433,048 residents of Indianapolis city (balance), or 48.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indianapolis city (balance) is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 686th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indianapolis city (balance)'s White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Indianapolis city (balance)'s population has decreased from 50.1% to 48.9%.

Indianapolis city (balance) is less White than neighboring Spring Hill (90.5% White), Rocky Ripple (77.3% White), Wynnedale (70.5% White), Crows Nest (68.8% White), and Beech Grove (82.2% White).

Indianapolis city (balance)'s Black Population

244,161 residents of Indianapolis city (balance), or 27.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indianapolis city (balance) is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indianapolis city (balance)'s Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Indianapolis city (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.6%.

Indianapolis city (balance) is more Black than neighboring Spring Hill (4.1% Black), Rocky Ripple (4.8% Black), Wynnedale (23.8% Black), Crows Nest (24.8% Black), and Beech Grove (7.3% Black).

Indianapolis city (balance)'s Asian Population

36,861 residents of Indianapolis city (balance), or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indianapolis city (balance) is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indianapolis city (balance)'s Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Asian residents' share of Indianapolis city (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Indianapolis city (balance) is more Asian than neighboring Rocky Ripple (0.6% Asian), Wynnedale (0% Asian), Crows Nest (0% Asian), and Beech Grove (1.3% Asian). Indianapolis city (balance) is less Asian than neighboring Spring Hill (5.4% Asian).

Indianapolis city (balance)'s Hispanic Population

122,435 residents of Indianapolis city (balance), or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indianapolis city (balance) is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indianapolis city (balance)'s Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Indianapolis city (balance)'s population has increased from 13.1% to 13.8%.

Indianapolis city (balance) is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Hill (0% Hispanic), Rocky Ripple (10.5% Hispanic), Wynnedale (1.9% Hispanic), Crows Nest (3.7% Hispanic), and Beech Grove (4.4% Hispanic).

Indianapolis city (balance)'s Native American/Other Population

6,011 residents of Indianapolis city (balance), 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 Indianapolis city (balance) is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indianapolis city (balance)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indianapolis city (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Indianapolis city (balance) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Hill (0% Native American/Other), Wynnedale (0% Native American/Other), and Beech Grove (0% Native American/Other). Indianapolis city (balance) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rocky Ripple (2.4% Native American/Other), and Crows Nest (2.8% Native American/Other).

Indianapolis city (balance)'s Multiracial Population

43,344 residents of Indianapolis city (balance), or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indianapolis city (balance) is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indianapolis city (balance)'s Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Indianapolis city (balance)'s population has increased from 4.2% to 4.9%.

Indianapolis city (balance) is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Hill (0% Multiracial), Rocky Ripple (4.4% Multiracial), Wynnedale (3.8% Multiracial), and Crows Nest (0% 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.