Indiana, US

Indiana: State of the United States of America

About

Indiana is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. Indiana is known as the "Crossroads of America."

Some key facts about Indiana:

  • Capital: Indianapolis
  • Population: Around 6.8 million
  • Area: 36,418 square miles
  • Nickname: The Hoosier State

Indiana has a diverse landscape ranging from industrial cities to farmland to beaches and forests. The northwest region features heavy industry and the Lake Michigan coastline. Central and southern Indiana are more agricultural. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Indy 500 auto race.

Indiana has a rich cultural history tied to Native American populations as well as European settlers and immigrants. The state played a key role in the Underground Railroad and prohibition movements. Prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln and Kurt Vonnegut have ties to Indiana.

Major industries today include manufacturing, agriculture, life sciences, logistics, and technology. The city of Indianapolis serves as the economic and cultural capital. Purdue University and Indiana University are two major research institutions.

Outdoor recreation like hiking, camping, and water sports are popular activities, especially at destinations like the Indiana Dunes. The state is known for auto racing, basketball, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. Seasons range from hot, humid summers to cold, snowy winters.

In summary, Indiana is the quintessential Midwestern state with small towns, major cities, manufacturing heritage, and rich basketball culture. Its central location and diverse attractions make it a dynamic place to live and visit.

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Location of Indiana

Quick Facts about Indiana

Population : 6,754,953
Country : United States of America
Head of government : Governor of Indiana
Area : 94321 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.63%
Land as percent of area : 98.37%
Easternmost point : Point(-84.78575 38.875277777)
Northernmost point : Point(-86.0 41.760369444)
Legislative body : Indiana General Assembly
Named for : Indiana Territory
Official language : English
Altitude : 689 feet / 210 meters
Capital : Indianapolis
Establishment : December 12, 1816 (207 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−06:00, America/New_York
Local time : 05:37:48 (28th March 2024)
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Indiana-StateSeal
Indiana-StateSeal seal image

Geography

Indiana is located at 40°0'1"N 86°15'1"W (40.0003200, -86.2502700). It has 4 neighbors: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.

Indiana map

The largest city of Indiana is Indianapolis with a population of 877,903. Other cities include, Fort Wayne population 272,398, Evansville population 118,407, South Bend population 101,868 and Carmel population 101,643. See all Indiana cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in Indiana (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Indiana.

City Name Title County Population
Indianapolis The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Marion 877,903
Fort Wayne The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. Allen 272,398
Evansville The second most populous city in Indiana. Vanderburgh 118,407
South Bend The most populous city in St. Saint Joseph 101,868
Carmel The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. Hamilton 101,643
Fishers The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. Hamilton 97,020
Portage The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. Porter 90,543
Aboite Township in Allen County, Indiana Allen 90,543
Bloomington The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana. Monroe 85,603
City of Gary The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. Lake 80,294
Saint Joseph The most populous city in St. Floyd 76,995
Hammond The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. Lake 75,342
Gary The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. Lake 74,693
Lafayette The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Tippecanoe 71,484
Noblesville The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. Hamilton 65,835
Noble Township in Noble County, Indiana Jay 65,835

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Indiana has 4 neighbours.

  • Illinois state of the United States of America
  • Michigan state of the United States of America
  • Ohio state of the United States of America
  • Kentucky state of the United States of America

  • Jay County
  • Steuben County
  • Clinton County
  • Hancock County
  • Clark County
  • Cass County
  • Owen County
  • Montgomery County
  • Hendricks County
  • Posey County
  • Warrick County
  • Blackford County
  • Tippecanoe County
  • Warren County
  • Rush County
  • Jackson County
  • Perry County
  • Tipton County
  • Marshall County
  • LaGrange County
  • Dearborn County
  • Wabash County
  • Parke County
  • Fountain County
  • Wells County
  • Martin County
  • Benton County
  • Orange County
  • Scott County
  • Hamilton County
  • Spencer County
  • Miami County
  • White County
  • Vigo County
  • Kosciusko County
  • Union County
  • Jasper County
  • Decatur County
  • Monroe County
  • St. Joseph County
  • Randolph County
  • Adams County
  • Clay County
  • DeKalb County
  • Madison County
  • Putnam County
  • Howard County
  • Gibson County
  • Harrison County
  • Bartholomew County
  • Dubois County
  • Wayne County
  • Vermillion County
  • Grant County
  • Sullivan County
  • Lawrence County
  • Carroll County
  • Daviess County
  • Boone County
  • Knox County
  • Floyd County
  • Jefferson County
  • Pike County
  • Fayette County
  • Marion County
  • Ohio County
  • Starke County
  • Ripley County
  • Pulaski County
  • Lake County
  • Huntington County
  • Delaware County
  • Switzerland County
  • Allen County
  • LaPorte County
  • Greene County
  • Noble County
  • Fulton County
  • Shelby County
  • Johnson County
  • Jennings County
  • Newton County
  • Vanderburgh County
  • Morgan County
  • Crawford County
  • Brown County
  • Henry County
  • Washington County
  • Whitley County
  • Elkhart County
  • Porter County
  • Franklin County

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1910 2,700,876 - census
1920 2,930,390 7.83% census
1930 3,238,503 9.51% census
1940 3,427,796 5.52% census
1950 3,934,224 12.87% census
1960 4,662,498 15.62% census
1970 5,193,669 10.23% census
1980 5,490,224 5.4% census
1990 5,544,159 0.97% census
2000 6,080,485 8.82% census
2010 6,483,802 6.22% census
2011 6,516,528 0.5% estimation process
2012 6,537,703 0.32% estimation process
2013 6,568,713 0.47% estimation process
2014 6,593,644 0.38% estimation process
2015 6,608,422 0.22% estimation process
2016 6,634,304 0.39% estimation process
2017 6,658,078 0.36% estimation process
2018 6,695,497 0.56% estimation process
2019 6,732,219 0.55% estimation process
2020 6,754,953 0.34% estimation process

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People born in Indiana (200)

People born in Indiana, including Catholic archbishop Paul D. Etienne, opera soprano Renée Fleming, racing driver Jim McWithey, .

List

  • John Bowers (American stage and silent film actor) he was born in 25/12/1885
  • James Hill (American film producer) he was born in 01/08/1916
  • Jon Arbuckle (fictional Garfield comic strip character)
  • Troy Pierce (American disc jockey) he was born in 01/01/1970
  • Richard M. Goodwin (American academic) he was born in 24/02/1913
  • Gale Robbins (American actress (1921-1980)) she was born in 07/05/1921
  • Ray Arcel (Boxing trainer who was active from the 1920s through the 1980s) he was born in 30/08/1899
  • Drew Tyler Bell (American actor and dancer) he was born in 29/01/1986
  • Suzanne Ciani (Italian American composer and musician) she was born in 04/06/1946
  • Robert Staughton Lynd (American sociologist) he was born in 26/09/1892
  • Marion Harris (American musician (1896-1944)) she was born in 04/04/1896
  • Lee Alvin DuBridge (American physicist) he was born in 21/09/1901
  • Scatman Crothers (American entertainer (1910-1986)) he was born in 23/05/1910
  • John Janisch (American professional basketball player) he was born in 15/03/1920
  • Gilbert Ray Hodges (United States Marine; American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1924
  • Frank Murphy (American track and field athlete) he was born in 21/09/1889
  • Matilde E. Moisant (American aviator) she was born in 13/09/1878
  • Angus Campbell (American psychologist) he was born in 10/08/1910

Other places with the same name (3)

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Indiana Counties (more)

Marion County
Marion County

Marion County, county in Oregon, United States

Lake County
Lake County

Lake County, County in Indiana, United States

Allen County
Allen County

Allen County, county in Indiana, United States

County Name Population
Marion County 966,183
Lake County 487,536
Allen County 382,187
Hamilton County 344,238
Saint Joseph County 271,484
Elkhart County 206,161
Tippecanoe County 196,115
Vanderburgh County 182,447
Hendricks County 173,251
Porter County 170,980
Johnson County 160,607
Monroe County 148,219
Madison County 129,681
Clark County 119,266
Delaware County 113,454
LaPorte County 109,663

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