Indianapolis metropolitan area

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is an 11-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Indiana, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget.[1] Officially termed the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area, the metro area is situated in Central Indiana within the American Midwest and is centered on the capital and most populous city of Indiana, Indianapolis. As of 2020, the population of the metro area was 2,111,040, the 32nd-most populous metropolitan area in the United States and largest in the state of Indiana.[2] Indianapolis also anchors the larger Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie combined statistical area (CSA), the 26th most populated, with 2,457,286 residents.

See also: Geography of Indiana
Indianapolis metropolitan area
Metropolitan statistical area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA
Indianapolis skyline seen from White River
Indianapolis skyline seen from White River
Map of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie Combined Statistical Area
  Marion County
  Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN MSA
  Muncie, IN MSA
  Columbus, IN MSA
  New Castle, IN µSA
  Seymour, IN µSA
  Crawfordsville, IN µSA
  North Vernon, IN µSA
  Greensburg, IN µSA
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
Largest cityIndianapolis (876,384)
Other cities - Carmel (101,068)
 - Fishers (95,310)
 - Noblesville (69,604)
 - Greenwood (64,981)
 - Anderson (54,765)
Area
 • Total6,028.83 sq mi (15,614.6 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,111,040
 • Rank33rd in the U.S.
Time zoneUTC-5 (ET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
460xx, 461xx, 462xx, 466xx, 469xx
Area codes317, 463, 765, 812, 930

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis, which contains an estimated 59 million people.

Metropolitan areas
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%
data source:[3]

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.[4]

Anchor cities with 100,000 to 1,000,000 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%
Putnam County 36,726 37,952 −3.23%
Brown County 15,475 15,242 +1.53%
Total 2,111,040 1,887,722 +11.83%

Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie Combined Statistical Area
A satellite image of the Indianapolis metropolitan area

The Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie Combined Statistical Area (CSA) in March 2020 consists of 8 Metropolitan Statistical Areas covering 18 counties.[5]

The cumulative population estimate is 2,457,286, ranked 28th largest in the United States.

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.[6] Overlay area code 463 was implemented in late 2016, thereby requiring 10-digit dialing.[7]

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:

Air
Indianapolis International Airport's Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal (pictured) opened in 2008 after a $1.1 billion expansion.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is served by several airports, most under 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 2014, Indianapolis International served 7.4 million passengers and handled nearly 1 million metric tonnes of cargo.

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.

Higher education
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 a number of higher education institutions, including:

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

Sports
Lucas Oil Stadium (top)
Gainbridge Fieldhouse (bottom)
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
Hinkle Fieldhouse (2020-2021 seasons only)
Indy Eleven Soccer 2013 USL Lucas Oil Stadium
Indy Fuel Ice hockey 2014 ECHL Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Indianapolis Indians Baseball 1902 IL (Triple-A) Victory Field

Semi-professional teams
Club Sport Founded League Venue
Indy Eleven NPSL Soccer 2007 NPSL Grand Park
F.C. Indiana Women's Soccer 2003 WPSL Newton Park
Indy Crash Women's Football 2011 WFA Marian University
Indianapolis AlleyCats Ultimate 2012 AUDL Kuntz Stadium

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.

School Founded Nickname Conference
Ball State University 1918 Ball State Cardinals Mid-American Conference
Butler University 1855 Butler Bulldogs Big East Conference
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis 1972 IUPUI Jaguars The Summit League

Events

The Indianapolis metropolitan area hosts several notable sporting events annually, including the Brickyard 400, Grand Prix of Indianapolis, NHRA U.S. Nationals, NFL Scouting Combine, Big Ten Football Championship Game, the largest half marathon in the U.S.,[8] and the largest single-day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500. The cars competing in the latter race are known as IndyCars as a reference to the event. Indianapolis has also been a frequent host of the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. Other major sporting events hosted include Pan American Games X in 1987, Super Bowl XLVI in 2012,[9] and the 2013 International Champions Cup between Chelsea F.C. and Inter Milan.[10]

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.[11]

Notable natives

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Office of Management and Budget. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2016-02-20 – via National Archives.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  3. DIvision, US Census Bureau Systems Support. "Ranking Tables for Metropolitan Areas (PHC-T-3)". www.census.gov.
  4. "Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area Demographics and Housing 2020 Decennial Census".
  5. "Combined Statistical Area of the United States and Puerto Rico Map (March 2020)" (PDF). March 2020.
  6. "NANPA : Number Resources - NPA (Area) Codes". Nanpa.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  7. Russell, John. "New area code, mandatory 10-digit dialing, come to Central Indiana". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  8. "OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon & 5K". halfmarathons.net. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
  9. "Indianapolis beats out Houston, Arizona to host first Super Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  10. "Indianapolis Sports - Indianapolis Star - indystar.com". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  11. "Top 10 Metro Areas for high school football in 2013". MaxPreps.com. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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