The Town FilesMarion County, Indiana
975,809 people. The median home is worth $224,000 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $66,346.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 887,642 | $224,800 | $66,219 | 34.3 |
| Lawrence | 49,370 | $230,100 | $74,022 | 34.3 |
| Beech Grove | 14,717 | $182,600 | $49,973 | 36.1 |
| Speedway | 13,952 | $228,600 | $60,147 | 34.5 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,153 | $888 |
| Median household income | $66,346 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 34.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
625,533 jobs in 2024, average pay $76,163 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 969 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026, with 25 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).