Hamilton County, IN

County

Add Comparison
    2024 Population
    365,056
    US Senator
    Todd Young
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Banks
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.4
    1.05% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.39%
    1.02% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $121,530
    3.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $405,500
    6.96% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    195,315
    2.33% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Hamilton 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.

    94.8% of the residents in Hamilton County, IN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Hamilton County, IN are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis (287 degrees awarded in 2024), Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis (215 degrees), and Indiana Wellness College (134 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Hamilton County, IN was $405,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

    Most people in Hamilton County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamilton County, IN was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Aerial shot
    Photo by Ken Lund
    United StatesIndianaIndianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN

    Population & Diversity

    Hamilton County, IN is home to a population of 365k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.2% of Hamilton County, IN residents were born outside of the country (37.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (287k people) in Hamilton County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of Hamilton County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hamilton County, IN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton County, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      287k ± 1.03k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      25k ± 985
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      16.1k ± 1.06k
    5.64%
    Hispanic Population
    20.6k people

    In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (287k people) in Hamilton County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.64% of the people in Hamilton County, IN are hispanic (20.6k people).

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      111,417 ± 8,128 people
    2. India
      37,388 ± 4,734 people
    3. Nigeria
      18,164 ± 3,304 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Foreign-Born Population

    10.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    37.2k people
    9.39%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    33.6k people

    As of 2024, 10.2% of Hamilton County, IN residents (37.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamilton County, IN was 9.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,098 ± 442
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,058 ± 480
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,815 ± 642

    Hamilton County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hamilton County, IN.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health

    95.9% of the population of Hamilton County, IN has health coverage, with 68.3% on employee plans, 6.62% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 9.24% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, IN see 721 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (721 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1347 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    721 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hamilton County, IN

    Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, IN see an average of 721 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (721 patients).

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Uninsured People

    4.08%
    Uninsured
    68.3%
    Employer Coverage
    6.62%
    Medicaid
    10.8%
    Medicare
    9.24%
    Non-Group
    1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamilton County, IN declined by 2.83% from 4.2% to 4.08%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.75 in Hamilton County, IN.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, 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 27.9% in Hamilton County, IN.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.55% in Hamilton County, IN.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Economy

    The economy of Hamilton County, IN employs 195k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hamilton County, IN were Health Care & Social Assistance (30,326 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (24,225 people), and Manufacturing (21,521 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($154,145), Utilities ($104,657), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,687).

    Employment

    Occupations

    195k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,207
    2.33%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hamilton County, IN grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 191k employees to 195k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamilton County, IN, are Management Occupations (30,923 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,325 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (19,275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN.

    View Data
    Save Image

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    195k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,207
    2.33%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hamilton County, IN grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 191k employees to 195k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamilton County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,326 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (24,225 people), and Manufacturing (21,521 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamilton County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hamilton County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $83,570
    Median earning men ± $2,863
    $54,519
    Median earning women ± $1,742

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,077), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,574), and Manufacturing ($107,670).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($94,922), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,738), and Manufacturing ($79,159).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Employment by Industry Sector

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,224
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 651
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 565
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.1M
      Finance and Insurance
    2. $1.89M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $1.37M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    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

    Voting results are not available for Hamilton County, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.
    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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana

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

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Education

    In 2024, universities in Hamilton County, IN awarded 652 degrees. The student population of Hamilton County, IN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 137 male students and 852 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Hamilton County, IN are White (296 and 45.6%), Black or African American (193 and 29.7%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 8.32%), and Unknown (50 and 7.7%).

    The largest universities in Hamilton County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis (287 and 44%), Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis (215 and 33%), and Indiana Wellness College (134 and 20.6%).

    The most popular majors in Hamilton County, IN are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (329 and 50.5%), General Cosmetology (118 and 18.1%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (117 and 17.9%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $5,880.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Hamilton County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 92.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 989 (13.9% men and 86.1% 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 989 students enrolled in Hamilton County, IN, 13.9% men and 86.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 416 records, of which 88.2% were women and 11.8% men.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
      329 degrees awarded
    2. Nail Specialist & Manicurist
      117 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Hamilton County, IN was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 329 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Hamilton County, IN according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis
      287 degrees awarded
    2. Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis
      215 degrees awarded
    3. Indiana Wellness College
      134 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis with 287 degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 30 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamilton County, IN, which is 0.0482 times less than the 622 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 296 degrees mean that there were 1.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 193 degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($820) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hamilton County, IN was $405,500 in 2024, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $379,100 to $405,500, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamilton County, IN is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hamilton County, IN have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hamilton County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8.13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hamilton County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.873%.

    Housing

    Property

    $405,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,201
    $104,416
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,626

    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 Hamilton County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Rent vs Own

    76.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.1% of the housing units in Hamilton County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $121,530
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,737
    137k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,227

    In 2024, the median household income of the 137k households in Hamilton County, IN grew to $121,530 from the previous year's value of $117,957.

    The following chart displays the households in Hamilton 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 $200k+ range.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Hamilton County, IN is from Indiana.
    0.442
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.445
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (23.3%)
    3. Carpooled (6.05%)

    In 2024, 68.9% of workers in Hamilton County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.05%).

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Commute Time

    25.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hamilton County, IN have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Hamilton County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hamilton County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.873%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamilton County, IN (15.9k out of 362k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 4.5% of the children was living in poverty in Hamilton County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.1%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 33 in Hamilton County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 15.5% per 100,000 population.

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

    View Data
    Save Image