Demographics & People — Carmel, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 100,501 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~104,400 |
| Median Age | 40.6 |
| Total Households | 38,160 |
| Family Households | 27,758 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3534 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77,928 |
| Black or African American | 3,690 |
| Asian | 11,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,021 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 23,184 |
| Other groups | 22,293 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 17,606 |
| English | 14,325 |
| Irish | 11,716 |
| American | 4,847 |
| Italian | 4,493 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,371 |
| Polish | 3,712 |
| European | 2,716 |
Language
| English Only | 80,367 |
| Spanish | 2,996 |
| Population 5+ | 95,357 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,228 |
| Population 18+ | 74,799 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carmel, Indiana.