Carmel, Indiana

Carmel: The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. It is located on the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Carmel is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carmel Art Center and the Carmel Farmers Market.

About

Carmel is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 79,191. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 101,643 inhabitants.

The city was created 108 years ago in 1916.

Carmel is a city located just north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, Indiana. It has rapidly grown to become one of Indiana's largest cities with a population over 100,000.

Quality of Life

Carmel is known for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and beautiful neighborhoods. In 2012, it was voted the Best Place to Live in America by CNN Money Magazine. Carmel has thriving entertainment districts and over 100 parks and trails.

Growing Economy

Major employers include the healthcare sector, finance, and insurance companies. Carmel has focused on growing its tech and life sciences industries in recent years as well. Tourism is also big thanks to popular attractions like the Carmel Arts & Design District and The Palladium concert venue.

Location and Transportation

Carmel's strategic location near Indianapolis provides easy access to international airports and major highways. The city has invested heavily in roundabouts and pathways to reduce traffic congestion. Carmel is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in America in terms of vehicle safety and crime rates.

With its unmatched quality of life and growing economy, Carmel is sure to continue thriving in the coming decades. It sets the bar high for communities in Indiana and beyond.

Carmel locator map
Location of Carmel on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Carmel

Population : 101,643 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
County : Hamilton County
Postal code : 93921
Phone Area Codes : 831
Water as percent of area : 0%
Land as percent of area : 100%
Altitude : 223 feet / 68 meters
Establishment : October 10, 1916 (108 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00
Local time : 23:43:05 (17th December 2024)
Population growth : 22.09% (2010-2020)
Carmel Monterey Cypress image
Carmel Monterey Cypress
Carmel Monterey Cypress image

Geography

Carmel is located at 39°58'42"N 86°7'5"W (39.9783700, -86.1180400).

Carmel map

Demographics

The population of Carmel increased by 22.09% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 79,191 - census
2011 86,508 8.46% estimation process
2012 88,566 2.32% estimation process
2013 90,947 2.62% estimation process
2014 91,569 0.68% estimation process
2015 92,998 1.54% estimation process
2016 96,114 3.24% estimation process
2017 97,400 1.32% estimation process
2018 99,143 1.76% estimation process
2019 101,068 1.9% estimation process
2020 101,643 0.57% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 11,665
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 10,850
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 7.5%
April 1, 2020 Population : 11,847
April 1, 2010 Population : 10,856
People under 5 years old, percentage : 9.3%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 28.2%
People over 65 (%) : 8.5%
Female persons, % : 48.9%
White only, percent : 73.2%
Black or African American alone, percent : 10.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 0.8%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.5%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 31.7%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 54.3%
2015-2019 Veterans : 580
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 13.7%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.6%

Carmel zip code is 46032. County name: Hamilton, County fips: 18057

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $165,500
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,679
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $654
2015-2019 median gross rent : $952
2015-2019 Households : 3,737
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.14
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 30.1%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 95.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 90.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 7.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 4.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 74.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 71.3%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 4,785
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 4,422
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 46,263
2012 total retail sales per capita : $4,186
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 33.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $73,233
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $27,864
Percentage of people living in poverty : 11.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 601
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 271
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 273
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 176
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 407
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 562
2010 population per square mile : 1,455.7
2010 land area in square miles : 7.46
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 65.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $112,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,148
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $492
2015-2019 median gross rent : $876
2015-2019 Households : 12,696
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.29
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 85.8%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 10.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 86.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 79.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 10.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 5.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 63.2%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 57.9%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 99,750
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 137,677
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 740,534
2012 total retail sales per capita : $25,031
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 26.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $57,133
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $30,822
Percentage of people living in poverty : 10.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,625
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 937
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 556
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 369
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,165
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 139
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,374
2010 population per square mile : 4,389.0
2010 land area in square miles : 6.85

People born in Carmel (42)

People born in Carmel, including actor Jeremy Sumpter, actor Dick Sargent, actor, director, model and fashion designer from the United States Alison Eastwood, .

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Schools in Carmel

College & universities near Carmel, IN

Code Name City ZIP
488420 Indiana Wellness College Indianapolis (IN) 46290
491525 Union Bible College Westfield (IN) 46074-0900
489779 Purdue University Global Indianapolis (IN) 46240-0000
475741 Chamberlain University-Indiana Indianapolis (IN) 46240
414869 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis Indianapolis (IN) 46256

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Carmel, IN

Code Name Address Type
IND Indianapolis Union Station 350 South Illinois Street RAIL
CRF Crawfordsville Spring and Green Streets RAIL
CRB Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana 1000 Smith Ave BUS
LAF Lafayette station 200 North 2nd St. RAIL
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Carmel

Post Office Name City ZIP
Carmel Post Office Carmel (IN) 46032
Nora Post Office Indianapolis (IN) 46240
Westfield Post Office Westfield (IN) 46074
Fisher Post Office Fishers (IN) 46038
Castleton Post Office Indianapolis (IN) 46256

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in Hamilton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Fishers 97,020 The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Noblesville 65,835 The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Westfield 46,145 The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Chesterton 14,232 Town in the U.
Cicero 4,999 Town in Indiana, United States
Sheridan 3,048 City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Arcadia 1,648 Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Atlanta 783 Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Carmel distances to largest Indiana cities