Indianapolis (balance) is a statistical entity defined by the
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to represent the portion of the city of
Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The United States Census estimated the city's population, excluding the included towns, at 798,382 in 2008...
that is not within the "included towns". As of the 2000 census the balance had a total population of 781,870.
In addition to Indianapolis (balance), the consolidated Indianapolis-
Marion CountyMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of July 2008 its population was estimated at 880,380 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...
metropolitan governmentUnigov is the name adopted by the city of Indianapolis to describe its consolidated city-county government, adopted in 1970 by act of the Indiana state legislature.- Background :...
includes the following municipalities, which are described as "included towns" and maintain their identity as separate towns under Indiana law (of which no such provisions exist in current Indiana code, giving no actual legal "identity"), but are part of the consolidated government.
- Clermont
Clermont is a town in Pike and Wayne townships, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,477 at the 2000 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 is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States 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...
- Cumberland
Cumberland is a town split between Hancock and Marion Counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,500 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cumberland is located at ....
- Homecroft
Homecroft is a town in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
- Meridian Hills
Meridian Hills is an affluent community in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States, about six and a half miles north of downtown Indianapolis and slightly southwest of the neighboring community of Williams Creek.-History:...
- North Crows Nest
North Crows Nest is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. 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...
- Rocky Ripple
Rocky Ripple is a town in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 712 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
- Spring Hill
Spring Hill is a town in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
- Warren Park
Warren Park is a town in Warren Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. 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 is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. 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...
- Wynnedale
Wynnedale is a town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 712 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
The demographic data at
Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The United States Census estimated the city's population, excluding the included towns, at 798,382 in 2008...
represents the entire consolidated governmental area.
Indianapolis (balance) is a statistical entity defined by the
United States Census BureauThe 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. As part of the United States Department of Commerce, the Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about...
to represent the portion of the city of
Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The United States Census estimated the city's population, excluding the included towns, at 798,382 in 2008...
that is not within the "included towns". As of the 2000 census the balance had a total population of 781,870.
In addition to Indianapolis (balance), the consolidated Indianapolis-
Marion CountyMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of July 2008 its population was estimated at 880,380 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...
metropolitan governmentUnigov is the name adopted by the city of Indianapolis to describe its consolidated city-county government, adopted in 1970 by act of the Indiana state legislature.- Background :...
includes the following municipalities, which are described as "included towns" and maintain their identity as separate towns under Indiana law (of which no such provisions exist in current Indiana code, giving no actual legal "identity"), but are part of the consolidated government.
- Clermont
Clermont is a town in Pike and Wayne townships, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,477 at the 2000 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 is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States 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...
- Cumberland
Cumberland is a town split between Hancock and Marion Counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,500 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cumberland is located at ....
- Homecroft
Homecroft is a town in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
- Meridian Hills
Meridian Hills is an affluent community in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States, about six and a half miles north of downtown Indianapolis and slightly southwest of the neighboring community of Williams Creek.-History:...
- North Crows Nest
North Crows Nest is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. 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...
- Rocky Ripple
Rocky Ripple is a town in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 712 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
- Spring Hill
Spring Hill is a town in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
- Warren Park
Warren Park is a town in Warren Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. 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 is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. 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...
- Wynnedale
Wynnedale is a town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 712 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov...
The demographic data at
Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The United States Census estimated the city's population, excluding the included towns, at 798,382 in 2008...
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.
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 is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 14,880 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Beech Grove is located at ....
(Excluded City)
- Lawrence
Lawrence is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is one of four "excluded cities" in Marion County. The city is home to Fort Benjamin Harrison within Fort Harrison State Park...
(Excluded City)
- Southport
Southport is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,852 at the 2000 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)
- Speedway
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)
Geography
According to the
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, 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.
Demographics
As of the
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of 2000, 781,870 people, 320,107 households, and 192,704 families resided in "the balance." The
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans. It is a key term used in geography....
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%
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, 25.50%
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, 0.25%
Native AmericanNative Americans in the United States is the phrase that describes indigenous peoples from North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska and the island state of Hawaii. They comprise a large number of distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of...
, 1.43%
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or More|-| align="LEFT" | Asian Indians| align="RIGHT" | 90.2%| align="RIGHT" | 67.9%|-| align="LEFT" | Filipinos| align="RIGHT" | 90.8%...
, 0.04%
Pacific IslanderPacific 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. 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 couplesMarriage is a social union or legal contract between individuals that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged by a variety of ways, depending on the culture or demographic...
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 the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who are 65 years of age 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 incomePer capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in the country. This is what each citizen is to receive if the yearly national income is divided equally among everyone. Per capita income is usually reported in units of currency per year...
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 (balance), Kentucky
Louisville-Jefferson County is a statistical entity defined by the United States Census Bureau to represent the portion of the consolidated city-county of Louisville-Jefferson County that does not include any of the 83 separate incorporated places located within the city and county...
- Nashville-Davidson (balance), Tennessee
Nashville-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/