Marion County, IN

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2021 Population

969,542

1.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

15.9%

3.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,601

6.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,000

7.44% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

476,559

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Marion County, IN had a population of 970k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $54,601. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marion County, IN grew from 957,337 to 969,542, a 1.27% increase and its median household income grew from $51,219 to $54,601, a 6.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.66%).

None of the households in Marion County, 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.

93.3% of the residents in Marion County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, 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 Marion County, IN was $156,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.1%.

Most people in Marion County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Marion County, IN borders Boone County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Morgan County, IN, and Shelby County, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Marion County, IN is home to a population of 970k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.89% of Marion County, IN residents were born outside of the country (95.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (518k people) in Marion County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 269k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 48.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.3%

2021 Citizenship

93.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.3% of Marion County, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, IN was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marion County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
518k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
269k ± 2.62k
White (Hispanic)
48.9k ± 2.69k

10.8%

Hispanic Population

105k people

10.8% of the people in Marion County, IN are hispanic (105k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marion County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

9.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

95.9k people

9.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

92k people

As of 2021, 9.89% of Marion County, IN residents (95.9k 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 Marion County, IN was 9.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marion County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14,510 ± 891
Gulf War (2001-)
9,419 ± 955
Gulf War (1990s)
6,044 ± 726

Marion County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marion County, IN employs 477k people. The largest industries in Marion County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,268 people), Retail Trade (56,122 people), and Manufacturing (52,112 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,148), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,088), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,100).

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.

Employment

Occupations

477k

2021 Value

± 6,497

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion County, IN grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 469k employees to 477k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,738 people), Management Occupations (43,915 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (40,924 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

477k

2021 Value

± 6,497

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion County, IN grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 469k employees to 477k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,268 people), Retail Trade (56,122 people), and Manufacturing (52,112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Marion County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,824

Median earning men ± $653

$34,731

Median earning women ± $511

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,691), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,418), and Information ($52,942).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,910), Construction ($44,315), and Public Administration ($43,233).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

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

10,237
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
5,936
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
5,731
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.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$13.3M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$11.7M
Manufacturing
$7.2M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

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

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.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$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.

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

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$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).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marion County, IN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.86%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.86%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Marion County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marion County, IN awarded 48,741 degrees. The student population of Marion County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 117,678 male students and 164,250 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, IN are White (36,237 and 75.6%), followed by Black or African American (4,346 and 9.07%), Hispanic or Latino (2,548 and 5.32%), and Two or More Races (1,785 and 3.73%).

The largest universities in Marion County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 and 63.2%), Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,406 and 17.2%), and American College of Education (4,028 and 8.26%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6,129 and 12.6%), General Business Administration & Management (3,587 and 7.36%), and Registered Nursing (2,433 and 4.99%).

The median tuition costs in Marion County, IN are $31,972 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Marion County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 281,928 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 281,928 students enrolled in Marion County, IN, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 172,998 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
4,843 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,152 degree-majors awarded
Health Management & Clinical Assistant
590 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Marion County, 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 Marion County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ivy Tech Community College
30,789 degrees awarded
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
8,406 degrees awarded
American College of Education
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.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 18,319 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, IN, which is 0.602 times less than the 30,422 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 36,237 degrees mean that there were 8.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,346 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,972) 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, IN was $156,000 in 2021, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,200 to $156,000, a 7.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, IN is 55.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marion County, IN have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marion County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marion County, IN is $54,601. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marion County, IN was Census Tract 3302.03 with a value of $176,833, followed by Census Tract 3208 and Census Tract 3301.08, with respective values of $161,266 and $138,594.

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.191%.

Housing

Property

$156,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,636

$213,831

Median Property Taxes

±$3,780

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 Marion County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marion County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.1% of the housing units in Marion County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marion County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3302.03
Census Tract 3208
Census Tract 3301.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County, IN was Census Tract 3302.03 with a value of $176,833, followed by Census Tract 3208 and Census Tract 3301.08, with respective values of $161,266 and $138,594.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marion County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,601

Median Household Income

± $669

388k

Number of Households

± 5,545

In 2021, the median household income of the 388k households in Marion County, IN grew to $54,601 from the previous year's value of $51,219.

The following chart displays the households in Marion County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (9.29%)
Worked At Home (8.26%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Marion County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.29%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

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.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, IN have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Marion County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marion County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.191%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, IN (151k out of 950k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher 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 Marion County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.25k in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 123 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.2% of the population of Marion County, IN has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 9.51% on Medicare, 9.97% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see 1221 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.16% increase from the previous year (1207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,221 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, IN

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see an average of 1,221 patients per year. This represents a 1.16% increase from the previous year (1,207 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.79%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

9.51%

Medicare

9.97%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, IN declined by 0.321% from 9.82% to 9.79%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.3 in Marion County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marion County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.7% in Marion County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marion County, IN.

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