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Capital: IndianapolisLargest city: IndianapolisNickname: The Hoosier StateStatehood: 1816
Indiana at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
94,331 km²
38th largest state
Population
6,924,275
74.6 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 17th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
5.9%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$542 billion
$66,455 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
79,422
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
70,263
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+9,159
Births minus deaths
Population change
+44,144
July 2023–June 2024
Indiana data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Indiana
92 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Indiana, United States
Marion County
County seat: Indianapolis
971,822
Population
$36,355
Income per capita
$207,000
Median home value
5.1%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 396 mi²
- Population density
- 2,454 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
92 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Indiana
The Crossroads of America
More interstate highways cross Indiana than almost any other state, earning it the motto 'Crossroads of America'.
Basketball heartland
Indiana is home to many of the largest high school gyms in the United States.
Steel on Lake Michigan
Northwest Indiana is the largest steel-producing region in the United States.