Marion County, IN

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2023 Population
971,822
0.00875% 1-year growth
US Senator
Todd Young
Republican Party
US Senator
Jim Banks
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.3
0.291% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
15.1%
1.51% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$63,450
6.63% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$207,000
12.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
488,498
1.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Marion County, IN had a population of 972k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $63,450. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Marion County, IN grew from 971,737 to 971,822, a 0.00875% increase and its median household income grew from $59,504 to $63,450, a 6.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Other (Hispanic) (5.13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.79%).

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.

92.4% of the residents in Marion County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, IN are Ivy Tech Community College (31,550 degrees awarded in 2023), Indiana University-Indianapolis (8,031 degrees), and American College of Education (4,727 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Marion County, IN was $207,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

Most people in Marion County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Marion County, IN is home to a population of 972k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.4% of Marion County, IN residents were born outside of the country (110k people).

In 2023, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (491k people) in Marion County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 265k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 49.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.4%
2023 Citizenship
93.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.4% of Marion County, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, IN was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, IN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    491k ± 1.21k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    265k ± 2.68k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    49.8k ± 3.03k
13.4%
Hispanic Population
130k people

In 2023, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (491k people) in Marion County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 265k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 49.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.4% of the people in Marion County, IN are hispanic (130k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Marion County, IN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    108,287 ± 8,015 people
  2. India
    34,966 ± 4,579 people
  3. China
    17,771 ± 3,269 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 108,287 Indiana residents, followed by India with 34,966 and China with 17,771.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
110k people
10%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
97.4k people

As of 2023, 11.4% of Marion County, IN residents (110k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County, IN was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    12,553 ± 855
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    8,724 ± 804
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    5,840 ± 697

Marion County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Marion County, IN employs 488k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Marion County, IN were Health Care & Social Assistance (70,982 people), Retail Trade (57,206 people), and Manufacturing (53,248 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,448), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,849).

Employment

Occupations

488k
2023 Value
± 6,496
1.07%
1 Year growth
± 1.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Marion County, IN grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 483k employees to 488k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (59,330 people), Management Occupations (48,339 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (41,018 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, IN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

488k
2023 Value
± 6,496
1.07%
1 Year growth
± 1.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Marion County, IN grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 483k employees to 488k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (70,982 people), Retail Trade (57,206 people), and Manufacturing (53,248 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,255
Median earning men ± $767
$39,924
Median earning women ± $775

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,016), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,212), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,959).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,254), Information ($50,188), and Public Administration ($49,705).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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. 1,675
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 1,398
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 1,320
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $6.47M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $4.28M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. $3.24M
    Manufacturing

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young
Senator from Indiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Jim Banks
Senator from Indiana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Marion County, IN awarded 50,137 degrees. The student population of Marion County, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 65,094 male students and 91,058 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, IN are White (35,467 and 72%), followed by Black or African American (4,741 and 9.62%), Hispanic or Latino (2,875 and 5.83%), and Unknown (2,475 and 5.02%).

The largest universities in Marion County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Ivy Tech Community College (31,550 and 62.9%), Indiana University-Indianapolis (8,031 and 16%), and American College of Education (4,727 and 9.43%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (7,022 and 14%), General Business Administration & Management (3,334 and 6.65%), and Registered Nursing (2,457 and 4.9%).

The median tuition costs in Marion County, IN are $34,416 for private four year colleges, and $9,241 and $32,509 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Marion County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 156,152 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 156,152 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 101,424 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    5,567 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    955 degrees awarded
  3. Health Management & Clinical Assistant
    586 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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 5,567 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Ivy Tech Community College
    31,550 degrees awarded
  2. Indiana University-Indianapolis
    8,031 degrees awarded
  3. American College of Education
    4,727 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ivy Tech Community College with 31,550 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 18,602 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, IN, which is 0.59 times less than the 31,535 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 35,467 degrees mean that there were 7.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,741 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,416) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,208) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.865% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.11M), and Bachelors Degree (901k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, IN was $207,000 in 2023, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $184,100 to $207,000, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, IN is 55.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Marion County, IN have an average commute time of 24.2 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 $63,450. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marion County, IN was Census Tract 3208, Marion County, IN with a value of $193,438, followed by Census Tract 3302.03, Marion County, IN and Census Tract 3301.08, Marion County, IN, with respective values of $188,984 and $145,602.

In 2024, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.58%.

Housing

Property

$207,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$2,545
$221,837
Median Property Taxes
±$3,743

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 $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

55.9%
Homeownership
2023
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55.9% of the housing units in Marion County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3208, Marion County, IN
  2. Census Tract 3302.03, Marion County, IN
  3. Census Tract 3301.08, Marion County, IN

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County, IN was Census Tract 3208, Marion County, IN with a value of $193,438, followed by Census Tract 3302.03, Marion County, IN and Census Tract 3301.08, Marion County, IN, with respective values of $188,984 and $145,602.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marion County, 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.
$63,450
Median Household Income
± $1,274
397k
Number of Households
± 5,874

In 2023, the median household income of the 397k households in Marion County, IN grew to $63,450 from the previous year's value of $59,504.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, IN is from Indiana.
0.445
2023 Wage GINI in Indiana
0.448
2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2023, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.529% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.3%)
  3. Carpooled (9.72%)

In 2023, 73.8% of workers in Marion County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.72%).

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

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, IN have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Marion County, 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 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.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.58%.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, IN (144k out of 953k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Black, followed by White 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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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 21% of the children was living in poverty in Marion County, IN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 11.3%.

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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.

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Health

91% of the population of Marion County, IN has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 9.49% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see 1,283 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year (1,215 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 274 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,283 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, IN

Primary care physicians in Marion County, IN see an average of 1,283 patients per year. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year (1,215 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.98%
Uninsured
47.2%
Employer Coverage
22.5%
Medicaid
9.49%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
1.19%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, IN declined by 5.5% from 9.5% to 8.98%.

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.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81.6 in Marion County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 37.2% in Marion County, IN.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10% in Marion County, IN.

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