Indianapolis (balance)
Encyclopedia
Indianapolis is a statistical entity defined by the United States Census Bureau
to represent the portion of the city of Indianapolis
, Indiana
that is not within the "included towns". As of the 2000 census the balance had a total population of 781,870.
, the balance has a total area of 953.5 km² (368.2 mi²). 936.2 km² (361.5 mi²) of it is land and 17.3 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.81% water.
metropolitan government
includes the following municipalities, which are described as "included towns" and maintain their identity as separate towns under Indiana law, but are part of the consolidated government. These are Clermont
, Crows Nest
, Cumberland
, Homecroft
, Meridian Hills
, North Crows Nest
, Rocky Ripple
, Spring Hill
, Warren Park
, Williams Creek
, Wynnedale
. Note that the "included towns" above are distinct from what are termed "excluded cities & towns", which are not part of the consolidated metropolitan government: Beech Grove
(Excluded City), Lawrence
(Excluded City), Southport
(Excluded City) and Speedway
(Excluded Town).
The demographic data at Indianapolis
represents the entire consolidated governmental area. The data in this "balance" article represents the balance of the consolidated governmental area except the included towns listed above.
of 2000, 781,870 people, 320,107 households, and 192,704 families resided in "the balance." The population density
was 835.1/km² (2,163.0/mi²). There were 352,429 housing units at an average density of 376.4/km² (975.0/mi²). The racial makeup was 69.09% White
, 25.50% Black or African American
, 0.25% Native American
, 1.43% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 2.04% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races
. 3.92% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.
There were 320,107 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples
living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
The age distribution in "the balance" was 25.7% under 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in "the balance" was $40,051, and the median income for a family was $48,755. Males had a median income of $36,302 versus $27,738 for females. The per capita income
for "the balance" was $21,640. 11.9% of the population and 9.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
to represent the portion of the city of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
that is not within the "included towns". As of the 2000 census the balance had a total population of 781,870.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the balance has a total area of 953.5 km² (368.2 mi²). 936.2 km² (361.5 mi²) of it is land and 17.3 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.81% water.
Census areas
In addition to Indianapolis (balance), the consolidated Indianapolis-Marion CountyMarion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
metropolitan government
Unigov
Unigov is the name adopted by the city of Indianapolis to describe its consolidated city–county government. By an act of the Indiana state legislature, Indianapolis consolidated with the government of Marion County in 1970. Within Unigov are eleven "included towns", which maintain some of their own...
includes the following municipalities, which are described as "included towns" and maintain their identity as separate towns under Indiana law, but are part of the consolidated government. These are Clermont
Clermont, Indiana
Clermont is a town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,356 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is legally part of Indianapolis, while retaining a...
, Crows Nest
Crows Nest, Indiana
Crows Nest is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, approximately northwest of downtown Indianapolis. The town is adjacent to the neighboring community of North Crows Nest and it is just south off Kessler Boulevard on the private drive Sunset Lane. The town maintains...
, Cumberland
Cumberland, Indiana
Cumberland is a town split between Hancock and Marion counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,169 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cumberland is located at ....
, Homecroft
Homecroft, Indiana
Homecroft is a town in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana. The population was 722 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
, Meridian Hills
Meridian Hills, Indiana
Meridian Hills is an affluent community in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, about six and a half miles north of downtown Indianapolis and slightly southwest of the neighboring community of Williams Creek...
, North Crows Nest
North Crows Nest, Indiana
North Crows Nest is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana. The town is approximately northwest of downtown Indianapolis. The town is adjacent to the neighboring community of Crows Nest. The population was 42 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since...
, Rocky Ripple
Rocky Ripple, Indiana
Rocky Ripple is a town in Marion County, Indiana. The population was 606 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
, Spring Hill
Spring Hill, Indiana
Spring Hill is a town in Marion County, Indiana. The population was 98 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
, Warren Park
Warren Park, Indiana
Warren Park is a town in Warren Township, Marion County, Indiana. The population was 1,656 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
, Williams Creek
Williams Creek, Indiana
Williams Creek is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana. It is located about north of downtown Indianapolis and is slightly northeast of the neighboring Town of Meridian Hills. Williams Creek was originally planned as an exclusive community for the wealthy in 1925, and...
, Wynnedale
Wynnedale, Indiana
Wynnedale is a town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana. The population was 275 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
. Note that the "included towns" above are distinct from what are termed "excluded cities & towns", which are not part of the consolidated metropolitan government: Beech Grove
Beech Grove, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,880 people, 6,085 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,462.5 people per square mile . There were 6,506 housing units at an average density of 1,513.9 per square mile...
(Excluded City), Lawrence
Lawrence, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,937.8 people per square mile . There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of 811.3 per square mile...
(Excluded City), Southport
Southport, Indiana
Southport is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2010 census. It was founded in the 19th century as a place of loading, unloading, embarkation, and debarkation by teamsters driving goods north to Indianapolis, making it a true "port", even though it is...
(Excluded City) and Speedway
Speedway, Indiana
Speedway is a town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,881 at the 2000 census. Speedway is the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, from which the town derives its name, and is a complete enclave of Indianapolis....
(Excluded Town).
The demographic data at Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
represents the entire consolidated governmental area. The data in this "balance" article represents the balance of the consolidated governmental area except the included towns listed above.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, 781,870 people, 320,107 households, and 192,704 families resided in "the balance." The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 835.1/km² (2,163.0/mi²). There were 352,429 housing units at an average density of 376.4/km² (975.0/mi²). The racial makeup was 69.09% White
White American
White Americans are people of the United States who are considered or consider themselves White. The United States Census Bureau defines White people as those "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa...
, 25.50% Black or African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.25% Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
, 1.43% Asian
Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,...
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander American
Pacific Islander Americans, also known as Oceanian Americans, are residents of the United States with original ancestry from Oceania. They represent the smallest racial group counted in the United States census of 2000. They numbered 874,000 people or 0.3 percent of the United States population...
, 2.04% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races
Multiracial American
Multiracial Americans, US residents who identify themselves as of "two or more races", were numbered at around 9 million, or 2.9% of the population, in the census of 2010. However there is considerable evidence that the real number is far higher. Prior to the mid-20th century many people hid their...
. 3.92% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.
There were 320,107 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
The age distribution in "the balance" was 25.7% under 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in "the balance" was $40,051, and the median income for a family was $48,755. Males had a median income of $36,302 versus $27,738 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for "the balance" was $21,640. 11.9% of the population and 9.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
See also
- Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky
- Nashville-Davidson (balance), TennesseeNashville-Davidson (balance), TennesseeNashville-Davidson is the name used by the U.S. Census Bureau to designate the portion of Davidson County, Tennessee, United States that does not include satellite cities of Nashville...
External links
- http://www.census.gov/popest/geographic/