Marion County, IN

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2020 Population

957,337

0.574% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.4

0.292% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16.4%

7.73% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,219

6.01% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$145,200

6.22% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

469,219

0.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Marion County, IN had a population of 957k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $51,219. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Marion County, IN grew from 951,869 to 957,337, a 0.574% increase and its median household income grew from $48,316 to $51,219, a 6.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.9%), White (Hispanic) (5.54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.45%).

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.

93.5% of the residents in Marion County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, IN are Ivy Tech Community College (29,384 degrees awarded in 2020), Purdue University Global (9,116 degrees), and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,365 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Marion County, IN was $145,200, and the homeownership rate was 54.6%. Most people in Marion County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 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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Diversity

Marion County, IN is home to a population of 957k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.61% of Marion County, IN residents were born outside of the country (92k people).

In 2020, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (520k people) in Marion County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 267k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 53k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
520k ± 845
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
267k ± 2.54k
White (Hispanic)
53k ± 2.49k

10.5%

Hispanic Population

101k people

10.5% of the people in Marion County, IN are hispanic (101k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

92k people

9.54%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

90.8k people

As of 2020, 9.61% of Marion County, IN residents (92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County, IN was 9.54%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Marion County, IN was 34.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Marion County, IN are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Marion County, IN residents was 34.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,901 ± 7,815 people
India
33,655 ± 4,493 people
China
21,706 ± 3,611 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,901 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,655 and China with 21,706.

Citizenship

93.5%

2020 Citizenship

93.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.5% of Marion County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, IN was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14,808 ± 742
Gulf War (2001-)
8,808 ± 876
Gulf War (1990s)
6,357 ± 627

Marion County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Marion County, IN is $51,219. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marion County, IN was Census Tract 3302.03 with a value of $165,405, followed by Census Tract 3208 and Census Tract 3212, with respective values of $153,677 and $142,557.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,739. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Marion County, IN employs 469k people. The largest industries in Marion County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,257 people), Retail Trade (55,351 people), and Manufacturing (50,207 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,625), Utilities ($72,308), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,319).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,219

2020 value

± $625

6.01%

1 Year Growth

± 1.96%

Households in Marion County, IN have a median annual income of $51,219, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,316 in 2019, which represents a 6.01% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Marion County, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$64,719

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,280

$46,739

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $1,001

In 2020, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$60,604 ± $6,676
White
$49,881 ± $816
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,373 ± $21,501

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, IN is from Indiana.

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.725% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3302.03
Census Tract 3208
Census Tract 3212

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County, IN was Census Tract 3302.03 with a value of $165,405, followed by Census Tract 3208 and Census Tract 3212, with respective values of $153,677 and $142,557.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, IN (154k out of 938k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
67,581 ± 2,302
Black
65,107 ± 2,671
Hispanic
22,909 ± 1,358

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion County, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

469k

2020 Value

± 6,247

0.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Marion County, IN grew at a rate of 0.93%, from 465k employees to 469k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,139 people), Sales & Related Occupations (42,996 people), and Management Occupations (42,572 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Marion County, IN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,139 people), Sales & Related Occupations (42,996 people), and Management Occupations (42,572 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Marion County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.87 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.19 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.16 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Marion County, IN, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($77,639), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($72,215), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,758).

Industries

Employment by Industries

469k

2020 Value

± 6,247

0.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Marion County, IN grew at a rate of 0.93%, from 465k employees to 469k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,257 people), Retail Trade (55,351 people), and Manufacturing (50,207 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Marion County, IN, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,257 people), Retail Trade (55,351 people), and Manufacturing (50,207 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Marion County, IN has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.57 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.24 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.1 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Marion County, IN, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,625), Utilities ($72,308), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,319).

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 $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B 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
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

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%). The most partisan county was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Marion County, IN

63.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Franklin County, IN
80.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
80.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ripley County, IN
78.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

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 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 2020, universities in Marion County, IN awarded 55,930 degrees. The student population of Marion County, IN is skewed towards women, with 62,896 male students and 101,013 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, IN are White (40,223 and 73.7%), followed by Black or African American (5,856 and 10.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3,198 and 5.86%), and Two or More Races (1,914 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Marion County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Ivy Tech Community College (29,384 and 52.5%), Purdue University Global (9,116 and 16.3%), and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (8,365 and 15%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6,154 and 11%), General Business Administration & Management (4,609 and 8.24%), and Registered Nursing (2,943 and 5.26%).

The median tuition costs in Marion County, IN are $30,888 for private four year colleges, and $9,438 and $21,917 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Health Management & Clinical Assistant
577 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
4,616 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,099 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Marion County, IN was Health Management & Clinical Assistant with 577 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ivy Tech Community College
29,384 degrees awarded
Purdue University Global
9,116 degrees awarded
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
8,365 degrees awarded

$9,438

Median In-State Public

$30,888

Median Private

In 2020, the Marion County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ivy Tech Community College with 29,384 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

20,586

Degrees Awarded to Men

35,344

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 20,586 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, IN, which is 0.582 times less than the 35,344 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Marion County, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
40,223 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5,856 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,198 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Marion County, IN was White students. These 40,223 degrees mean that there were 6.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5,856 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, IN was $145,200 in 2020, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $136,700 to $145,200, a 6.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, IN is 54.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Marion County, IN have an average commute time of 23.8 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.

Housing

Property Value

$145,200

2020 Median

± $1,758

$136,700

2019 Median

± $1,217

In 2020, the median property value in Marion County, IN grew to to $145,200 from the previous year's value of $136,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Marion County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$51,219

Median Household Income

± $625

378k

Number of Households

± 5,383

In 2020, the median household income of the 378k households in Marion County, IN grew to $51,219 from the previous year's value of $48,316.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Marion County, IN 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.

Rent vs Own

54.6%

2020 Homeownership

53.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 54.6% of the housing units in Marion County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Marion County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, IN have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (9.17%)
Worked At Home (5.95%)

In 2020, 80.1% of workers in Marion County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.17%) and those who worked at home (5.95%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

90.2% of the population of Marion County, IN has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 9.5% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.11% 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 1207 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.67% decrease from the previous year (1253 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1107 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,207 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, IN

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 3.67% decrease from the previous year (1,253 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.82%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

9.5%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, IN declined by 6.17% from 10.5% to 9.82%.

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.