Yearly estimates are given for states within the US, and the most recent suggests Indiana’s population had increased to 6,619,680 in 2015. Indiana has a 2016 growth rate of 0.33%, which ranks 29th.
As for the present day, the last official census within the United States took place in 2010 and at the time, the population of Indiana was declared at 6,483,802, a rise of 6.6% on the numbers from 2000.
In terms of pure land mass, the state of Indiana covers an area of 36,418 square miles (94,321 square kilometers), and this makes it only the 38th largest state in the country by area. However, Indiana ranks much better in terms of numbers and population density. The state has a population density of 181 people per square mile, which ranks it as the 16th most densely populated state in the country.
The largest city in Indiana is Indianapolis, which is also the state's capital, which holds over 860,000 individuals as residents. The largest county by population is Marion County with over 900,000 individuals residing within its borders.
The median age of the Indiana population is 37.4 years of age. Over the state's population, there is a slight gender gap with 50.8% females and 49.2% males.
In terms of popular religions, Indiana shows its preferences with 72% affiliated with the Christian faith, 2% non-Christian, and 26% non-affiliated with any religion.
Indiana was included in the Northwest Territory (1787) but became a separate territory in 1800. At that time, in addition to most of present-day Indiana, the Territory included all of Illinois and Wisconsin, the western half of Michigan, and northeastern Minnesota. In 1802 the boundary with Ohio was altered and Eastern Michigan was added, but Michigan Territory was separated in 1805 and Illinois Territory in 1809, leaving Indiana Territory with the present State area except for a narrow band along the northern border; the territory also included a portion of the Michigan Upper Peninsula.
On December 11, 1816 Indiana was admitted as a State with essentially its present boundaries. However, even though it was admitted as a state to the US in 1816, the earliest population figures can actually be traced back to 1800.
In 1790 the Northwest Territory had no census coverage. The 1800 census of Indiana Territory enumerated scattered communities in southern Indiana, southwestern Illinois, northern Michigan, and Wisconsin; the populations reported from present-day Illinois and Michigan are shown under those States. In addition, Hamilton County, Ohio included some population in what is now Indiana. In 1810, census coverage of Indiana Territory was limited to southern Indiana, and coverage did not include the whole State until 1830.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Indiana was:
Indiana has become increasingly diverse in recent years when comparing the 2000 Census results with the 2010 results. Its Hispanic population is rapidly growing, and is the fastest growing minority in the state. Data from 2011 showed that over 28% of children under the age of 1 were classified as minorities.
Indiana has also seen an increase in the population of its black and African American residents. While black residents are scattered throughout cities all over the state, about 62% of the black population resides in just two counties: Marion and Lake. In fact, among these counties, black residents account for over 25% of the total population.
The primary ancestries of Indiana residents include German, with almost one-quarter of the population claiming this ancestry. The state also has a sizable amount of inhabitants of English and Irish descent.
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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 5,426,225 | 79.98% |
Black or African American | 640,752 | 9.44% |
Two or more races | 345,830 | 5.1% |
Other race | 187,740 | 2.77% |
Asian | 168,899 | 2.49% |
Native American | 12,465 | 0.18% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,490 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
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All | 2,653,600 | 2.49 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
Married | 1,265,180 | 3.16 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
Non Family | 957,578 | 1.25 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
Female | 297,834 | 3.32 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
Male | 132,999 | 3.2 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
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Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
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9th to 12th Grade | 293,576 | 6.48% |
Associates Degree | 408,878 | 9.02% |
Bachelors Degree | 815,853 | 18% |
Graduate Degree | 463,795 | 10.23% |
High School Graduate | 1,495,820 | 33.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 159,678 | 3.52% |
Some College | 894,493 | 19.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
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White | 3,671,150 | 3,370,200 | 1,066,310 |
Black | 395,731 | 343,197 | 79,038 |
Hispanic | 260,977 | 187,973 | 46,339 |
2+ Races | 156,199 | 132,687 | 41,318 |
Other Race | 104,652 | 69,957 | 14,305 |
Asian | 103,261 | 86,046 | 58,944 |
Native American | 8,105 | 6,631 | 1,502 |
Islander | 1,523 | 1,242 | 199 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
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Bachelors Degree | $58,184 | $72,765 | $49,492 |
Graduate Degree | $74,722 | $89,021 | $65,664 |
High School Graduate | $37,447 | $45,794 | $28,905 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $31,415 | $37,257 | $22,859 |
Overall | $45,900 | $54,990 | $37,631 |
Some College | $43,375 | $55,283 | $35,037 |
$45,900
Average Earnings
$54,990
Average Male
$37,631
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.77% of Indiana residents speak only English, while 9.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
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Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
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White | 5,096,840 | 504,799 | 9.9% |
Black | 613,170 | 153,913 | 25.1% |
Hispanic | 500,047 | 91,459 | 18.29% |
Multiple | 336,648 | 58,263 | 17.31% |
Other | 184,467 | 36,670 | 19.88% |
Asian | 161,319 | 23,795 | 14.75% |
Native | 12,006 | 2,067 | 17.22% |
Islander | 2,429 | 344 | 14.16% |
12.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.05%
Male Poverty Rate
13.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Indiana is Black, with 25.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Indiana is White, with 9.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.98%.
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Rate | Poverty |
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Less Than 9th Grade | 23.33% |
High School | 11.89% |
Some College | 8.76% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
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Female Unemployed | 33.62% |
Male Unemployed | 27.47% |
Female Employed | 7.1% |
Male Employed | 4.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
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Families | $84,657 | $106,594 |
Households | $67,173 | $88,805 |
Married Families | $99,109 | $122,740 |
Non Families | $39,134 | $53,339 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352,716
Number of Veterans
325,377
Male Veterans
27,339
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
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Vietnam | 123,293 |
First Gulf War | 70,651 |
Second Gulf War | 68,412 |
Korea | 20,679 |
World War II | 5,975 |
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Age Group | Veterans |
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65 to 74 | 92,925 |
75+ | 83,237 |
35 to 54 | 81,997 |
55 to 64 | 67,174 |
18 to 34 | 27,383 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
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White | 307,656 | 7.21% |
Black | 27,694 | 5.95% |
Hispanic | 11,212 | 3.45% |
2+ Races | 10,495 | 5.22% |
Other Race | 3,915 | 3.09% |
Asian | 1,938 | 1.49% |
Native American | 826 | 8.31% |
Islander | 192 | 9.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.6%
Born in Indiana
94.43%
Native Born
5.57%
Foreign Born
3.22%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
94.43% of Indiana residents were born in the United States, with 67.6% having been born in Indiana. 3.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.