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Dive into each indicator for Indiana.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

6.92 M

Total population

17th in the U.S.

73 /km²

Density

16th in the U.S.

38.4 years

Median age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

2.72 M

Households

72.4%

Urban population

22.6%

Under 18

17.1%

65 and older

75.1 years

Life expectancy

Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson (≈ 2.14 M)

Largest metro

+0.4%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

77.2%

White (non-Hispanic)

8.6%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 595,000

9.7%

Black or African American

2.7%

Asian

3.0%

Two or more races

0.3%

Native American

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 6.4%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 20%

German ancestry

Largest ancestry group

≈ 30,000

Burmese community

Largest in the U.S. (Indianapolis)

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1820–2024

6.92 M▲ 4513%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1820–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

8.6%▲ 856%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

9.7%▲ 322%

Census race tables; the rise after 1920 reflects the Great Migration.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

75.1 yrs▲ 2%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	6.92 M	17th in the U.S.
Density	73 /km²	16th in the U.S.
Median age	38.4 years
Female	50.5%
Male	49.5%
Households	2.72 M
Urban population	72.4%
Under 18	22.6%
65 and older	17.1%
Life expectancy	75.1 years
Largest metro	Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson (≈ 2.14 M)
Growth	+0.4%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	77.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8.6%	≈ 595,000
Black or African American	9.7%
Asian	2.7%
Two or more races	3.0%
Native American	0.3%
Pacific Islander	0.1%
Mexican origin	≈ 6.4%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
German ancestry	≈ 20%	Largest ancestry group
Burmese community	≈ 30,000	Largest in the U.S. (Indianapolis)

Compared to the United States

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