Indiana Demographics
A map of Indiana's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,121,004 | 75.5% |
Black | 637,500 | 9.4% |
Hispanic | 554,191 | 8.2% |
Multiracial | 265,344 | 3.9% |
Asian | 166,651 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 40,838 | 0.6% |
Indiana had a population of 6,785,528 in 2020. It was 75.5% White, 9.4% Black, 2.5% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Indiana, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Indiana is the 17th most populous state in the United States.
Indiana's White Population
5,121,004 residents of Indiana identify as White, or 75.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Indiana is #17 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Indiana is more White than neighboring Illinois (58.3% White), Tennessee (70.9% White), and Michigan (72.4% White). Indiana is less White than neighboring Kentucky (81.3% White), and Ohio (75.9% White).
Indiana's Black Population
637,500 residents of Indiana identify as Black, or 9.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Indiana is #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Indiana is more Black than neighboring Kentucky (7.9% Black). Indiana is less Black than neighboring Illinois (13.9% Black), Ohio (12.3% Black), Tennessee (15.7% Black), and Michigan (13.5% Black).
Indiana's Asian Population
166,651 residents of Indiana identify as Asian, or 2.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Indiana is #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Indiana is more Asian than neighboring Kentucky (1.6% Asian), and Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Indiana is less Asian than neighboring Illinois (5.8% Asian), and Michigan (3.3% Asian).
Indiana's Hispanic Population
554,191 residents of Indiana identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Indiana is #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Indiana is more Hispanic than neighboring Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic), Ohio (4.4% Hispanic), Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic), and Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Indiana is less Hispanic than neighboring Illinois (18.2% Hispanic).
Indiana's Native American/Other Population
40,838 residents of Indiana identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Indiana is #46 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Indiana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Indiana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other).
Indiana's Multiracial Population
265,344 residents of Indiana identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Indiana is #28 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Indiana is more Multiracial than neighboring Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Indiana is less Multiracial than neighboring Ohio (4.3% Multiracial), and Michigan (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.