Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN

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2024 Population

129,302

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.4

0.247% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.63%

9.52% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$85,991

2.42% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$253,600

6.73% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

63,962

2.91% 1-year growth

About

4.56% of the households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, 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.

98.4% of the residents in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was $253,600, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN borders Henry, Randolph, Jay & Blackford Counties PUMA, IN, Hamilton County (East)--Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN, Madison County--Anderson City PUMA, IN, Marion County--Lawrence Township, Indianapolis (Northeast) & Lawrence Cities PUMA, IN, Marion County--Warren & Franklin Townships & Indianapolis City (East & Southeast) PUMA, IN, Johnson County--Greenwood City PUMA, IN, Wayne, Fayette, Rush & Union Counties PUMA, IN, Bartholomew & Jackson Counties--Columbus City PUMA, IN, and Jefferson, Jennings, Decatur & Scott Counties PUMA, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN is home to a population of 129k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.3% of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.27k people).

In 2024, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN are Spanish (3,304 households), Japanese (247 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (236 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,237

Women

50.5%

64,027

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 129,264 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 302
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.59k ± 394
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.13k ± 445

4.25%

Hispanic Population

5.5k people

4.25% of the people in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN are hispanic (5.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,140 ± 825 people
India
327 ± 443 people
Japan
307 ± 430 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,140 Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN residents, followed by India with 327 and Japan with 307.

Foreign-Born Population

3.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.27k people

2.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.52k people

As of 2024, 3.3% of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN residents (4.27k 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 Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was 2.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,304 households (2.71%)
Japanese
247 households (0.203%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
236 households (0.194%)

4.56% of the households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was Spanish. 2.71% of the households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,389 ± 341
Gulf War (2001-)
1,924 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
994 ± 312

Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN.

Health

94.5% of the population of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,524 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN grew by 0.156% from 5.54% to 5.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN employs 64k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN were Construction (4,729 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,976 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,844 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($295,544), Nondepository credit & related activities ($135,549), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($133,863).

Males in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,815. The income inequality in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,102

Women

47.1%

33,860

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN in 2024 was 63,962 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN.

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Occupations

64k

2024 Value

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 2.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 62.2k employees to 64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN, are Registered nurses (2,034 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,902 people), and Other managers (1,550 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

64k

2024 Value

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 2.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 62.2k employees to 64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN, are Construction (4,729 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,976 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,844 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,944

Median earning men ± $3,052

$44,163

Median earning women ± $2,213

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,515), Public Administration ($81,205), and Information ($73,264).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($67,027), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,484), and Public Administration ($59,055).

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.911% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (34.5k), Some college (20.8k), and Bachelors Degree (19.6k).

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 Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was $253,600 in 2024, which is 0.762 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $237,600 to $253,600, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$253,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,354

$39,987

Median Property Taxes

±$1,517

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 Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2024

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77% of the housing units in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$85,991

Median Household Income

± $2,567

51.9k

Number of Households

± 1,862

In 2024, the median household income of the 51.9k households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN grew to $85,991 from the previous year's value of $83,961.

The following chart displays the households in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, 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

0.408

2024 Wage GINI in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN

0.407

2023 Wage GINI in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN

In 2024, the income inequality in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.155% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (13.7%)
Carpooled (7.07%)

In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.07%).

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

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN (9.73k out of 128k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hancock & Shelby Counties PUMA, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.