Population 14,407 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pendleton
Household size in Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Pendleton average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.70, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.8, the median age in Pendleton is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Indianapolis area as a whole, where the median age is 38.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, in line with the national trend.
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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Pendleton (9.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Indiana cities, Pendleton has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Pendleton
Renters in Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pendleton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, 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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Pendleton than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Pendleton are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $633 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $872 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $977 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,237 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$604 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pendleton costs $1,237 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $604 a month from 2006–10, a 95% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
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 Pendleton
Bachelor's degrees in Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Pendleton (34.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Indianapolis area (38.6%). The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pendleton: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend. Pendleton has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Indiana cities.
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 Pendleton
| Period | Pendleton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Pendleton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Indianapolis area as a whole (4.1%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Pendleton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton | 2.63 | 40.8 | 9.6% | 14.4% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,237 | 34.6% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| Ingalls | 2.77 | 41.9 | 12.2% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 1988 | $1,235 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 4.0% |
| Hardscrabble | 2.52 | 45.6 | 2.0% | 19.0% | 11.0% | 1992 | $1,488 | 46.7% | 94.8% | 1.6% |
| Fortville | 2.78 | 38.3 | 8.6% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 1998 | $1,488 | 45.6% | 91.8% | 1.8% |
| Milners Corner | 2.68 | 47.6 | 8.8% | 3.3% | 6.0% | 1969 | $730 | 27.5% | 92.3% | 5.5% |
| Lapel | 2.54 | 37.9 | 15.0% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 1971 | $1,259 | 27.9% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
| Markleville | 2.53 | 44.8 | 15.1% | 13.1% | 5.0% | 1968 | $1,223 | 27.3% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| Edgewood | 2.48 | 43.6 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 1959 | $976 | 37.4% | 97.1% | 1.4% |
| Woodbury | 2.64 | 47.1 | 12.9% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1977 | $1,220 | 27.7% | 96.5% | 1.7% |
| Anderson | 2.32 | 41.6 | 14.7% | 36.1% | 10.6% | 1964 | $1,009 | 18.6% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
| Woodlawn Heights | 2.70 | 41.3 | 1.3% | 13.5% | 6.4% | 1956 | $1,006 | 30.6% | 98.7% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Pendleton. 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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