Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
2.09M
1.9% 1-year growth
US Senator
Todd Young
Republican Party
US Senator
Mike Braun
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36.6
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
11.1%
4.16% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$67,330
5.96% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$186,700
8.36% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
1.05M
2.17% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN had a population of 2.09M people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $67,330. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN grew from 2.05M to 2.09M, a 1.9% increase and its median household income grew from $63,545 to $67,330, a 5.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), White (Hispanic) (3.43%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%).

None of the households in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 degrees awarded in 2021), Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,406 degrees), and American College of Education (4,028 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was $186,700, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN is home to a population of 2.09M people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.31% of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN residents were born outside of the country (153k people).

In 2021, there were 4.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.48M people) in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 315k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 73.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.6%
2021 Citizenship
95.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.48M ± 1.49k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    315k ± 2.96k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    73.5k ± 1.64k
7.07%
Hispanic Population
148k people

In 2021, there were 4.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.48M people) in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 315k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 73.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.07% of the people in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are hispanic (148k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    100,393 ± 7,721 people
  2. India
    33,054 ± 4,453 people
  3. China
    20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.31%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
153k people
7.12%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
146k people

As of 2021, 7.31% of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN residents (153k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was 7.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    32,826 ± 1,260
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    21,879 ± 1,259
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    16,562 ± 1,505

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN employs 1.05M people. The largest industries in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (151,261 people), Manufacturing (128,435 people), and Retail Trade (115,333 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,871), Utilities ($83,878), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,317).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.05M
2021 Value
± 9,219
2.17%
1 Year growth
± 1.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN grew at a rate of 2.17%, from 1.03M employees to 1.05M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (123,957 people), Management Occupations (116,551 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (98,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.05M
2021 Value
± 9,219
2.17%
1 Year growth
± 1.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN grew at a rate of 2.17%, from 1.03M employees to 1.05M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (151,261 people), Manufacturing (128,435 people), and Retail Trade (115,333 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, though some of these residents may live in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,021
Median earning men ± $551
$36,420
Median earning women ± $451

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,090), Public Administration ($64,734), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,511).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,334), Manufacturing ($46,629), and Public Administration ($44,616).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 20,216
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 12,483
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 11,598
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $20.5M
    Manufacturing
  2. $20.3M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $11.6M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $74B
  2. $43.5B
  3. $35.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B
2020 Value in Indiana
$895B
Projected 2050 Value in Indiana
92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $38.6B
  2. $37.8B
  3. $36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young
Senator from Indiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Mike Braun
Senator from Indiana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN awarded 50,553 degrees. The student population of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 60,902 male students and 84,966 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are White (37,516 and 75.6%), followed by Black or African American (4,580 and 9.23%), Hispanic or Latino (2,645 and 5.33%), and Two or More Races (1,835 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN by number of degrees awarded are Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 and 60.9%), Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,406 and 16.6%), and American College of Education (4,028 and 7.97%).

The most popular majors in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6,143 and 12.2%), General Business Administration & Management (3,660 and 7.24%), and Registered Nursing (2,458 and 4.86%).

The median tuition costs in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN are $32,260 for private four year colleges, and $8,883 and $30,940 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 145,868 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 145,868 students enrolled in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 89,823 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 4,843 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 30,789 degrees awarded
  2. 8,406 degrees awarded
  3. 4,028 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ivy Tech Community College with 30,789 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 18,876 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, which is 0.596 times less than the 31,677 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 37,516 degrees mean that there were 8.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,580 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,161) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was $186,700 in 2021, which is 0.762 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,300 to $186,700, a 8.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN is $67,330. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $104,858, followed by Boone County, IN and Hendricks County, IN, with respective values of $94,843 and $87,961.

Property

$186,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,664
$534,756
Median Property Taxes
±$6,034

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

66%
Homeownership
2021
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $104,858, followed by Boone County, IN and Hendricks County, IN, with respective values of $94,843 and $87,961.

The following map shows all of the counties in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$67,330
Median Household Income
± $583
810k
Number of Households
± 7,846

In 2021, the median household income of the 810k households in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN grew to $67,330 from the previous year's value of $63,545.

The following chart displays the households in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN is from Indiana.
0.449
2021 Wage GINI in Indiana
0.451
2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.85%)
  3. Carpooled (8.15%)

In 2021, 78.7% of workers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.85%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN (226k out of 2.05M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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92.4% of the population of Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1495 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1719 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 558 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,495 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,495 patients per year. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

7.56%
Uninsured
55%
Employer Coverage
15.2%
Medicaid
10.7%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
1.36%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN declined by 0.284% from 7.58% to 7.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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