Indianapolis metropolitan area

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Indianapolis Metropolitan Area
CSA
Country United States
State Indiana
Principal cities[1]
Area
 • 
317, 463, 765, 812, 930

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is an 11-county metropolitan area in the

American Midwest
.

There are two official metropolitan boundaries for the Indianapolis metro area: the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, IN

micropolitan statistical areas (Crawfordsville, Greencastle, Greensburg, Seymour, New Castle, and Peru
) to the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie CSA that are not included in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood MSA. The population of the MSA was 2,111,040 and the population of the CSA was 2,457,286 as of the 2020 Census.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is a major center for agribusiness, distribution and logistics, life sciences, manufacturing, and motorsports. In 2021, the

Ivy Tech Community College
has several campuses throughout the region.

Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900197,227
1910263,66133.7%
1920348,06132.0%
1930422,66621.4%
1940460,9269.1%
1950551,77719.7%
1960976,42677.0%
19701,145,87117.4%
19801,208,1155.4%
19901,294,2177.1%
20001,525,10417.8%
20101,887,87723.8%
20202,111,04011.8%
2022 (est.)2,141,7791.5%
data source:[5]

In the 2020 Census, there were 2,111,040 people residing in the MSA. The racial demographics were 69.6% White, 15.0% Black or African-American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Asian, 4.5% Other and 6.6% Two or More Races. 8.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.[6]

Municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants

Municipalities with 50,000 to 100,000 inhabitants

Municipalities with 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants

Municipalities with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants

Municipalities with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants

Counties

County 2020 Census 2010 Census Change
Marion County 977,203 903,389 +8.17%
Hamilton County 347,467 274,569 +26.55%
Hendricks County 174,788 145,412 +20.20%
Johnson County 161,765 139,867 +15.66%
Madison County 130,129 131,636 −1.14%
Hancock County 79,840 70,045 +13.98%
Morgan County 71,780 68,939 +4.12%
Boone County 70,812 56,638 +25.03%
Shelby County 45,055 44,393 +1.49%
Brown County 15,475 15,242 +1.53%
Tipton County 15,359 15,936 −3.62%
Total 2,089,653 1,866,066 +11.98%

Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area

A satellite image of the Indianapolis metropolitan area

As of 2023, the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area (CSA) consists of four

micropolitan statistical areas (µSAs) covering 20 counties.[1] In 2022, the CSA's population estimate was 2,631,863, ranking as the 27th largest
in the U.S.

Area codes

The

317 area code covered all of northern and central Indiana until 1948 when the 219 area code was created. Central Indiana remained under the 317 banner until 1997 when growth in and around Indianapolis prompted the creation of 765
area code.

The 317 area code covers the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The counties covered by 317 are Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby.

According to the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the 317 area code was expected to run out of numbers in 2017.

Overlay area code 463 was implemented in late 2016, thereby requiring 10-digit dialing.[8]

Economy

Eli Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis. Lilly is among the largest non-governmental employers, with more than 10,000 workers in the MSA.[9]

In 2021, the

public companies
based in the Indianapolis metropolitan area were:

MSA
rank
Company City Sector Revenue
(USD billions)
Fortune
rank
1 Elevance Health Indianapolis Insurance 138.6 20
2 Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis Pharmaceutical 28.3 122
3 Corteva Indianapolis Agrochemical 15.7 237
4 Simon Property Group Indianapolis Real estate 5.1 593
5 Elanco Greenfield Pharmaceutical (animal health) 4.8 628
6 CNO Financial Group Carmel Financial services 4.1 682
7 Calumet Specialty Products Partners Indianapolis Specialty chemicals 3.1 807
8 Allison Transmission Indianapolis Automotive components 2.4 940
9 OpenLane Carmel Automotive remarketing 1.5 969
Sources: Fortune[10] and Indianapolis Business Journal[11]

.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is a major hub for

Andretti Autosport, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, and Juncos Hollinger Racing in Indianapolis; Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in Carmel, HMD Motorsports in Brownsburg, and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in Zionsville, among numerous others.[15] Italian racecar manufacturer Dallara opened a facility in Speedway in 2012.[16]

More than 40 collegiate fraternities and sororities are headquartered in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the largest concentration in North America.[17][18]

Transportation

Highways

Indiana's "Crossroads of America" moniker is largely attributed to the historical function of the Indianapolis metropolitan area has played as a center for logistics and transportation.

Interstates

The Indianapolis area is a major point on the United States Interstate Highway System, as it is a confluence of four major interstate highways:

Other interstates that cross through the Indianapolis area include:

  • I-465 – Is a beltway circling suburban Indianapolis that is also known as the USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway
  • I-865 – Is an east–west connector northwest of Indianapolis in Boone County

US Highways

Indiana state highways

Other notable roads

Other notable roads in the area are:

Public transit

Air

Indianapolis International Airport in 2008

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is served by several airports, most under the ownership and operation of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, including Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE), Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (UMP), Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ), Hendricks County Airport (2R2), Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (8A4), and the busiest airport in the state, Indianapolis International Airport (IND). In 2022, Indianapolis International served 8.7 million passengers and handled 1.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.[19]

Other airports within the region include:

Rail

Indianapolis Union Station is served by Amtrak's Cardinal, which operates thrice-weekly between Chicago and New York City.

Educational institutions

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis enrolls some 30,000 students, the highest post-secondary enrollment within the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is home to several higher education institutions, including:

The ‡ symbol denotes university branches whose main campuses are located outside the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Sports

Hinkle Fieldhouse is home to the Butler Bulldogs. In 1954, Hinkle hosted the "Milan Miracle," inspiring the 1986 film Hoosiers.

Professional teams

Club Sport Founded League Venue
Indianapolis Colts
American Football
1984 NFL Lucas Oil Stadium
Indiana Pacers Basketball 1967 NBA Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Fever Basketball 2000 WNBA Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indy Eleven
Soccer
2013 USL IU Michael A. Carroll Stadium
Eleven Park (planned 2025)
Indy Fuel Ice hockey 2014 ECHL Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Fishers Event Center (planned 2024)
Indianapolis Indians Baseball 1902 IL (Triple-A) Victory Field

Semi-professional teams

Club Sport Founded League Venue
F.C. Indiana
Women's Soccer
2003 WPSL Newton Park
Indianapolis AlleyCats Ultimate 2012
AUDL
Grand Park

College sports (Division I)

Headquartered in Indianapolis, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the preeminent collegiate athletic governing body in the U.S. and Canada, regulating athletes of 1,281 institutions; conferences; organizations; and individuals. The NCAA also organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities and helps more than 450,000 college student-athletes who compete annually in college sports.

Events

The 2008 Indianapolis 500, the 92nd running of the race.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area hosts several notable sporting events annually, including the

Women's basketball tournaments. Other major sporting events hosted include Pan American Games X in 1987, Super Bowl XLVI in 2012,[21] and the 2013 International Champions Cup between Chelsea F.C. and Inter Milan.[22]

High school sports are highly competitive in Greater Indianapolis. In 2013, MaxPreps ranked Indianapolis No. 3 in its Top 10 Metro Areas for High School Football.[23]

Notable natives

See also

  • Great Lakes Megalopolis
  • List of United States combined statistical areas
  • List of United States metropolitan statistical areas by population

References

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  4. ^
    U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
    . FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  5. ^ DIvision, US Census Bureau Systems Support. "Ranking Tables for Metropolitan Areas (PHC-T-3)". www.census.gov.
  6. ^ "Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area Demographics and Housing 2020 Decennial Census".
  7. ^ "NANPA : Number Resources - NPA (Area) Codes". Nanpa.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  8. ^ Russell, John. "New area code, mandatory 10-digit dialing, come to Central Indiana". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "Largest Indiana Employers". IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Fortune 500". Fortune. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Largest Indiana Public Companies". IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  12. ^ "Largest Indiana Private Companies". IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  13. ^ Bradley, Daniel; Shuey, Mickey (October 14, 2022). "Racing teams investing big in central Indiana". Indianapolis Business Journal. IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  14. ^ "Most Popular Attractions". IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  15. ^ "Largest Motorsports Companies". IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  16. ^ Schoettle, Anthony (September 19, 2013). "Dallara sees Indy operations as springboard for U.S. expansion". Indianapolis Business Journal. IBJ Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Central Indiana Lands More Fraternity HQs". Inside INdiana Business. IBJ Media. July 6, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  18. ISSN 0899-0328
    . Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  19. ^ "Airline Activity Report December 2022" (PDF). Indianapolis Airport Authority. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  20. ^ "OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon & 5K". halfmarathons.net. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
  21. ^ "Indianapolis beats out Houston, Arizona to host first Super Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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