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.
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 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−06:00, America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:38:12 (21st April 2025) |
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.
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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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- Official Website
Official website of Indiana
Eric Holcomb ,
- 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 |
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
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Indiana Counties (more)
Marion County
Marion County, county in Oregon, United States
Lake County
Lake County, County in Indiana, United States
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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