Indianapolis metropolitan area

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The Indianapolis metropolitan area is an 11-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its principal cities are Indianapolis, Carmel, Greenwood, and Anderson.<ref name="OMB Bulletin No. 23-01"/> Other primary cities with populations of more than 50,000 include Fishers, Noblesville, and Westfield. Located in Central Indiana, it is the largest metropolitan area entirely within Indiana and the seventh largest in the American Midwest.

There are two official metropolitan boundaries for the Indianapolis metro area: the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area (CSA). The two regions are identical except for the addition of three metropolitan areas (Columbus, Kokomo, and Muncie) and six micropolitan statistical areas (Crawfordsville, Greencastle, Greensburg, Seymour, New Castle, and Peru) to the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie CSA that are not included in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood MSA. The population of the MSA was 2,111,040 and the population of the CSA was 2,457,286 as of the 2020 Census.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is a major center for agribusiness, distribution and logistics, life sciences, manufacturing, and motorsports. In 2021, the gross domestic product of the Indianapolis metropolitan area was (USD) $162.1 billion, among the 30 largest metropolitan economies in the U.S.<ref name="FRED">Template:Cite web</ref> In 2023, the Indianapolis metropolitan area was home to three Fortune 500 companies and six Fortune 1000 companies. The metropolitan area is home to several higher education institutions, including Anderson University, Butler University, Franklin College, Indiana University Indianapolis, Purdue University in Indianapolis, Marian University, and the University of Indianapolis, among others. Ivy Tech Community College has several campuses throughout the region.

Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area

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In the 2020 Census, there were 2,111,040 people residing in the MSA. The racial demographics were 69.6% White, 15.0% Black or African-American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Asian, 4.5% Other and 6.6% Two or More Races. 8.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants

Municipalities with 50,000 to 100,000 inhabitants

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Municipalities with 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants

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Municipalities with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants

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Municipalities with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants

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Counties

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Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area

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A satellite image of the Indianapolis metropolitan area

Template:As of, the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area (CSA) consists of four metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and six micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs) covering 20 counties.<ref name="OMB Bulletin No. 23-01"/> In 2022, the CSA's population estimate was 2,631,863, ranking as the 27th largest in the U.S.

Area codes

The 317 area code covered all of northern and central Indiana until 1948 when the 219 area code was created. Central Indiana remained under the 317 banner until 1997 when growth in and around Indianapolis prompted the creation of 765 area code.

The 317 area code covers the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The counties covered by 317 are Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby.

According to the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the 317 area code was expected to run out of numbers in 2017.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Overlay area code 463 was implemented in late 2016, thereby requiring 10-digit dialing.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Economy

Template:Main In 2021, the gross domestic product of the Indianapolis metropolitan area was (USD) $162.1 billion, among the 30 largest metropolitan economies in the U.S.<ref name="FRED"/> In 2021, the Indianapolis metropolitan area was home to three Fortune 500 companies and six Fortune 1000 companies.<ref name=Fortune>Template:Cite web</ref> The largest public companies based in the Indianapolis metropolitan area were:

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1 Elevance Health Indianapolis Insurance 138.6 20
2 Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis Pharmaceutical 28.3 122
3 Corteva Indianapolis Agrochemical 15.7 237
4 Simon Property Group Indianapolis Real estate 5.1 593
5 Elanco Indianapolis Pharmaceutical (animal health) 4.8 628
6 CNO Financial Group Carmel Financial services 4.1 682
7 Calumet, Inc. Indianapolis Specialty chemicals 3.1 807
8 Allison Transmission Indianapolis Automotive components 2.4 940
9 OpenLane Carmel Automotive remarketing 1.5 969
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Private companies based in the Indianapolis MSA include financial services company OneAmerica Financial, agricultural cooperative CountryMark, and regional airline Republic Airways Holdings.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Other notable companies based in the region include Barnes & Thornburg, Delta Faucet Company, Emmis Corporation, Finish Line, First Internet Bank, Formstack, Group 1001, Hackett Publishing Company, Herff Jones, Hubstaff, Inotiv, KLH Audio, Klipsch Audio Technologies, Lids, Lucas Oil Products, MISO, Pay Less Super Markets, and Steak 'n Shake.

Central Indiana is a global hub for motorsports, specifically American open-wheel car racing.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Notable facilities include Anderson Speedway in Anderson, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, and Whiteland Raceway Park in Whiteland, among many others.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Racing teams based in the metro area include Andretti Global, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, and Juncos Hollinger Racing in Indianapolis; Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in Carmel, HMD Motorsports and Wayne Taylor Racing in Brownsburg, and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in Zionsville, among numerous others.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Italian racecar manufacturer Dallara opened a facility in Speedway in 2012.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Cadillac F1 is headquartered in Fishers.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

More than 40 collegiate fraternities and sororities are headquartered in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the largest concentration in North America.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Education

Colleges and universities

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IU Indianapolis has the highest enrollment of colleges and universities in the MSA.

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School districts

Template:See also Notable public school districts in the Indianapolis MSA include:

Transportation

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Highways

Indiana's "Crossroads of America" moniker is largely attributed to the historical function of the Indianapolis metropolitan area has played as a center for logistics and transportation.

Interstates

The Indianapolis MSA is a major junction on the United States Interstate Highway System, with four primary and two auxiliary highways:

US Highways

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Indiana state highways

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Other notable roads

Public transit

Air

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Indianapolis International Airport in 2008

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is served by several airports, most under the ownership and operation of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, including Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE), Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (UMP), Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ), Hendricks County Airport (2R2), Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (8A4), and the busiest airport in the state, Indianapolis International Airport (IND). In 2022, Indianapolis International served 8.7 million passengers and handled 1.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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Rail

Indianapolis Union Station is served by Amtrak's Cardinal, which operates thrice-weekly between Chicago and New York City.

Sports

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in the town of Speedway
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Hinkle Fieldhouse is home to the Butler Bulldogs. In 1954, Hinkle hosted the "Milan Miracle," inspiring the 1986 film Hoosiers.

Professional teams

Club Sport Founded League Venue
Indianapolis Colts American football 1984 NFL Lucas Oil Stadium
Indiana Pacers Basketball 1967 NBA Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Fever Basketball 2000 WNBA Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indy Eleven Soccer 2013 USL Carroll Stadium
Indy Fuel Ice hockey 2014 ECHL Fishers Event Center
Indianapolis Indians Baseball 1902 IL (Triple-A) Victory Field

Semi-professional teams

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F.C. Indiana Women's Soccer 2003 WPSL Newton Park
Indianapolis AlleyCats Ultimate 2012 AUDL Grand Park

College sports (Division I)

Headquartered in Indianapolis, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the preeminent collegiate athletic governing body in the U.S. and Canada, regulating athletes of 1,281 institutions; conferences; organizations; and individuals. The NCAA also organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities and helps more than 450,000 college student-athletes who compete annually in college sports.

Events

The Indianapolis metropolitan area hosts several notable sporting events annually, including the Brickyard 400, Grand Prix of Indianapolis, NHRA U.S. Nationals, NFL Scouting Combine, Big Ten Football Championship Game, the largest half marathon in the U.S.,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and the largest single-day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500. The cars competing in the latter race are known as IndyCars as a reference to the event. Indianapolis has also been a frequent host of the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. Other major sporting events hosted include Pan American Games X in 1987, Super Bowl XLVI in 2012,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and the 2013 International Champions Cup between Chelsea F.C. and Inter Milan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

High school sports are highly competitive in Greater Indianapolis. In 2013, MaxPreps ranked Indianapolis No. 3 in its Top 10 Metro Areas for High School Football.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable natives

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