Fishers, IN — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 266,235 · Indiana · Updated May 2026
Population
266,235
Median Income
$60,293
Home Price
$446,903
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Bachelor's+
28.5%
Full Demographics — Fishers, IN
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,235 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 9.0% | 13.8% | |
| White | 66.4% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 14.6% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $60,293 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,884 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $58,697 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $446,903 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 370 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1719 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 32.5% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 8.9% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 13.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 4.8% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 17.3% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 9.2% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 10.1 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Fishers, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 22.8 min | 27.0 min |
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About Fishers, IN
Fishers is a city in Indiana, United States. With a population of 266,235, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Fishers shows stronger uninsured rate (4.8% without health insurance vs 9.6% without health insurance US avg) and commute time (23 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 28.5% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.