New estimates show Indianapolis area continues as key for state’s population growth

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 578

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Indianapolis and its suburbs continued driving Indiana’s population growth last year as new U.S. Census estimates show the state added 38,579 residents to reach a total population of 6.97 million last year.

Boone and Hancock counties near Indianapolis were the fastest growing of Indiana’s 92 counties in the past year, but the estimates released Thursday also indicated continued struggles as 26 mostly rural counties lost population.

Indiana’s growth rate was faster than neighboring Kentucky (0.50%), …

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