Indiana Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Indiana?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indiana is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 75.4% of the total population.

Q: Is Indiana becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Indiana has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 41.4/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Indiana

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Indiana Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

6,851,073

Diversity Score

41.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

75.4%%

Indiana Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Indiana Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Indiana has increased significantly.

Indiana Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	5,164,183	75.4%
Black / African American	622,085	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	590,348	8.6%
Two or More Races	259,563	3.8%
Asian	178,579	2.6%
Other Race	29,827	0.4%
Native American	4,317	0.1%
Pacific Islander	2,171	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Indiana

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indiana is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 75.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Indiana has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 41.4/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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