Indianapolis-Carmel Indiana Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Indianapolis-Carmel Indiana metro area was $70,224 in 2021, the latest figures available. Indianapolis median household income is $7,481 higher than the median Indiana household income and $507 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Indianapolis median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Indianapolis-Carmel are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Indianapolis Indiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Indiana | $62,743 | -0.38% | +4.31% |
| Indianapolis | $70,224 | +1.10% | +6.66% |
Trends in Indianapolis, IN Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $70,224, the median household income for Indianapolis was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Indianapolis, Indiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Indianapolis
| Date | US | Indiana | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $62,743 | $70,224 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,983 | $69,462 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $61,045 | $66,236 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $60,148 | $65,841 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $59,884 | $65,836 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $59,064 | $64,073 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $57,788 | $62,122 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,644 | $59,877 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $55,370 | $59,514 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,533 | $61,248 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $56,063 | $61,360 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,501 | $63,812 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $62,153 | $69,558 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,182 | $69,381 |
Indianapolis Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Indianapolis was $86,713 in 2021. Compared to the median Indiana family income, Indianapolis median family income is $7,470 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Indianapolis will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Indianapolis Indiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Indiana | $79,243 | -1.11% | +4.70% |
| Indianapolis | $86,713 | -2.16% | +5.35% |
Trends in Indianapolis, IN Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Indianapolis is $86,713. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $88,629 and is now $1,916 (2.16%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Indianapolis, Indiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Indianapolis
| Date | US | Indiana | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $79,243 | $86,713 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $80,135 | $88,629 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $78,290 | $87,575 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $75,689 | $82,312 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $75,252 | $82,846 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $74,552 | $82,605 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $72,235 | $81,541 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $69,628 | $75,934 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $69,231 | $74,428 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $69,273 | $78,339 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $68,992 | $74,581 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,435 | $79,491 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $75,627 | $85,929 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $75,207 | $83,977 |
Indianapolis Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Indianapolis was $37,422 in 2021. Compared to the median Indiana per capita income, Indianapolis median per capita income is $4,368 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Indianapolis will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Indianapolis Indiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Indiana | $33,054 | -1.38% | +4.31% |
| Indianapolis | $37,422 | -1.80% | +5.99% |
Trends in Indianapolis, IN Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Indianapolis is $37,422. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $38,107 and is now $685 (1.80%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Indianapolis, Indiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Indianapolis
| Date | US | Indiana | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,054 | $37,422 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,516 | $38,107 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $32,840 | $37,506 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,688 | $35,307 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,304 | $35,463 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,008 | $35,210 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,186 | $34,016 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,800 | $31,616 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,886 | $32,219 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,253 | $32,045 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,399 | $32,242 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $29,326 | $33,669 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,183 | $36,262 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $35,560 |
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