Population 183,344 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hendricks County
Household size in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Hendricks County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Indianapolis area, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.73, as it has nationally. Only six of Indiana's 92 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in Hendricks County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.7, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hendricks County as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hendricks County
Renters in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.8% of households in Hendricks County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly three in ten owners (27.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hendricks County: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Hendricks County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest. Only one other Indiana county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $923 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,128 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,445 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hendricks County pays $1,445 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the wider Indianapolis area ($1,368). Rents are up $522 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hendricks County
Bachelor's degrees in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.9% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Hendricks County than nationally: 39.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Indiana counties have a higher share of college graduates: only four of 92.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hendricks County is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Hendricks County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Indiana counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hendricks County
| Period | Hendricks County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hendricks County has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hendricks County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County | 2.69 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 21.8% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,445 | 39.9% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| Marion County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 43.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,288 | 33.6% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| Putnam County | 2.38 | 40.9 | 10.3% | 24.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $977 | 20.6% | 92.8% | 3.1% |
| Hancock County | 2.53 | 40.9 | 8.2% | 20.5% | 4.3% | 1989 | $1,280 | 35.5% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
| Parke County | 2.54 | 44.0 | 11.1% | 17.6% | 21.0% | 1970 | $771 | 15.4% | 82.1% | 4.1% |
| Rush County | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 25.1% | 9.1% | 1956 | $851 | 18.9% | 91.1% | 4.5% |
| Vermillion County | 2.36 | 44.0 | 9.1% | 24.8% | 10.7% | 1962 | $766 | 17.6% | 93.5% | 4.4% |
| Fayette County | 2.51 | 43.6 | 13.4% | 27.9% | 14.5% | 1962 | $921 | 16.1% | 86.0% | 3.4% |
| Edgar County | 2.18 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 27.3% | 9.2% | 1961 | $826 | 19.2% | 88.2% | 4.4% |
| Wayne County | 2.48 | 41.6 | 11.6% | 30.8% | 12.1% | 1960 | $814 | 19.9% | 87.3% | 5.6% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 11.4% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 1967 | $882 | 19.1% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Boone County, MO · Cass County, ND · Imperial County, CA · Muskegon County, MI · Medina County, OH · Peoria County, IL · Licking County, OH · Kent County, DE · Shasta County, CA · Kanawha County, WV
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hendricks County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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