Speedway is a town located in Marion County Indiana. Speedway has a 2024 population of 14,225. Speedway is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,952 in 2020.
The average household income in Speedway is $75,488 with a poverty rate of 15.44%. The median age in Speedway is 35.9 years: 36.5 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Speedway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,579 | 55.64% |
| Black or African American | 4,334 | 31.82% |
| Other race | 995 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 655 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,991 | 2.27 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 2,976 | 1.14 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Married | 2,158 | 3.49 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 688 | 3.31 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 169 | 2.53 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 677 | 7.59% |
| Associates Degree | 791 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,138 | 23.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 936 | 10.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,695 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 245 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 1,443 | 16.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,508 | 5,209 | 2,106 |
| Black | 2,599 | 2,267 | 832 |
| Hispanic | 591 | 367 | 44 |
| Other Race | 407 | 261 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 183 | 74 |
| Asian | 34 | 24 | 18 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,563 | $60,911 | $44,424 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,289 | $59,351 | $61,056 |
| High School Graduate | $37,159 | $43,561 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,726 | $37,866 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,275 | $50,464 | $40,780 |
| Some College | $47,563 | $56,548 | $38,221 |
$46,275
Average Earnings
$50,464
Average Male
$40,780
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.05% of Speedway residents speak only English, while 20.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 9.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,334 | 1,262 | 29.12% |
| White | 7,400 | 534 | 7.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,250 | 242 | 19.36% |
| Other | 995 | 221 | 22.21% |
| Multiple | 636 | 46 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 58 | 16 | 27.59% |
15.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.2%
Male Poverty Rate
16.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Speedway is Black, with 29.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Speedway is White, with 7.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.49% |
| High School | 16.4% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.38% |
| Female Employed | 7.52% |
| Male Employed | 7.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,442 | $91,848 |
| Households | $57,158 | $75,488 |
| Married Families | $90,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,410 | $57,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
712
Number of Veterans
685
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 298 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 267 |
| 55 to 64 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 177 |
| 75+ | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 6.53% |
| Black | 288 | 10.48% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 4.31% |
| Other Race | 19 | 3.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
61.64%
Born in Speedway
80.63%
Native Born
19.37%
Foreign Born
14.42%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
80.63% of Speedway residents were born in the United States, with 61.64% having been born in Indiana. 14.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,567 | 69 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 14,498 | 68 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 14,430 | 68 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 14,362 | 69 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 14,293 | 68 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 14,225 | 68 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 14,157 | 462 | 3.37% |
| 2022 | 13,695 | -104 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 13,799 | -153 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 13,952 | 1,762 | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 12,190 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 12,208 | 47 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 12,161 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,149 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 12,134 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 12,120 | 39 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 12,081 | 130 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 11,951 | 75 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 11,876 | 46 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 11,830 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,881 | -211 | -1.61% |
| 1990 | 13,092 | 451 | 3.57% |
| 1980 | 12,641 | -1,882 | -12.96% |
| 1970 | 14,523 | 4,899 | 50.9% |
| 1960 | 9,624 | 4,126 | 75.05% |
| 1950 | 5,498 | -9,069 | -62.26% |