Indiana Demographics

A map of Indiana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,164,183	5,121,004	75.4%	75.5%
Black	622,085	637,500	9.1%	9.4%
Hispanic	590,348	554,191	8.6%	8.2%
Multiracial	259,563	265,344	3.8%	3.9%
Asian	178,579	166,651	2.6%	2.5%
Native American/Other	36,315	40,838	0.5%	0.6%

Indiana has an estimated population of 6,851,073, a less than 1% change from the 6,785,528 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 9.1% Black, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indiana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indiana is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Indiana, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indiana is ranked the 17th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Indiana was ranked the 17th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Indiana's White Population

5,164,183 residents of Indiana, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Indiana is 17th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Indiana's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Indiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.4%.

Indiana is more White than neighboring Illinois (58.1% White), Tennessee (71% White), and Michigan (72.4% White). Indiana is less White than neighboring Kentucky (81.5% White), and Ohio (75.8% White),

Indiana's Black Population

622,085 residents of Indiana, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Indiana is 24th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Indiana's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Indiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Indiana is more Black than neighboring Kentucky (7.6% Black). Indiana is less Black than neighboring Illinois (13.3% Black). Ohio (12% Black). Tennessee (15.4% Black). and Michigan (13.1% Black).

Indiana's Asian Population

178,579 residents of Indiana, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Indiana is 31st in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Indiana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Indiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Indiana is more Asian than neighboring Kentucky (1.6% Asian), Ohio (2.5% Asian), and Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Indiana is less Asian than neighboring Illinois (5.9% Asian), and Michigan (3.4% Asian),

Indiana's Hispanic Population

590,348 residents of Indiana, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Indiana is 30th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Indiana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Indiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.6%.

Indiana is more Hispanic than neighboring Kentucky (5% Hispanic), Ohio (4.8% Hispanic), Tennessee (7.4% Hispanic), and Michigan (5.9% Hispanic). Indiana is less Hispanic than neighboring Illinois (18.8% Hispanic),

Indiana's Native American/Other Population

36,315 residents of Indiana, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Indiana is 46th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Indiana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Indiana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentucky (0.4% Native American/Other). Indiana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). and Michigan (0.8% Native American/Other).

Indiana's Multiracial Population

259,563 residents of Indiana, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Indiana is 28th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Indiana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Indiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Indiana is more Multiracial than neighboring Illinois (3.4% Multiracial), and Tennessee (3.7% Multiracial). Indiana is less Multiracial than neighboring Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial), Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). and Michigan (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.