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Indiana

Indiana is a U.S. state in the Midwest. Its capital is Indianapolis.

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Map: Natural Earth. Neighboring states use postal abbreviations.

At a glance

Capital
Indianapolis
Postal abbreviation
IN
Population
6,973,333July 1, 2025 · Census estimate
Total area
94,326 km²36,420 square miles · land and water
Statehood
December 11, 1816State number 19
Currency
U.S. dollar (USD)

Sources: Census · population · Census · area

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Indiana in context

Gold shows Indiana. The dot marks Indianapolis.

Alaska and Hawaii are shown in separate insets at different scales.

Geography & flag

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Location

Neighboring states: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio.

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Landscape & places

Indiana Dunes protects dunes, wetlands, woodlands and beaches along Lake Michigan's southern shore.

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Land and water

The total area includes 92,789 km² of land and 1,537 km² of water, according to Census area measurements.

Indiana flag

State flag

A gold torch and stars on a blue field.

Sources: Census · geographic reference · Census · area measurements · National Park Service · Indiana Dunes

History & statehood

Indiana Territory was created in 1800 from the western part of the Northwest Territory. Its original area was much larger than modern Indiana. Michigan and Illinois territories were separated before Indiana became a state in 1816.

  1. Indiana Territory created

  2. Illinois Territory separated

  3. Statehood · State number 19

Sources: Congressional Research Service · statehood · U.S. Census Bureau · historical geography · National Park Service

Economy

Main activities

In 2025, manufacturing was the largest of the broad industry groups compared here by current-dollar output. Other major groups included real estate and rental and leasing, professional and business services, and educational services, health care, and social assistance.

Total economic output was $545.2 billion in current dollars in 2025.

Largest industry groups · 2025

  • Manufacturing: 24.0%
  • Real estate and rental and leasing: 10.5%
  • Professional and business services: 9.6%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance: 9.6%

Share of total current-dollar GDP. These figures measure output, not employment.

Sources: BEA · annual GDP by state, SAGDP2

Population & economic trends

Population, 2020–2025

Millions of people
6.972025 · millions of people
048202020212022202320242025

July 1 resident population estimates, using the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 series.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau

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Population: source values
Year People
2020 6,790,290
2021 6,814,223
2022 6,841,491
2023 6,881,373
2024 6,934,754
2025 6,973,333

Real GDP, 2010–2025

Billions of chained 2017 dollars
422.442025 · billions of chained 2017 dollars
02505002010201520202025

Real GDP measures economic output adjusted for inflation. The chart uses BEA’s chained 2017 dollars.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

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Real GDP: source values
Year Millions of chained 2017 dollars
2010 320,731.8
2011 321,532.8
2012 323,876.2
2013 333,207.4
2014 343,827.8
2015 341,205.2
2016 348,439.2
2017 357,535.8
2018 368,762.9
2019 370,507.2
2020 359,963.6
2021 386,872.8
2022 393,481.5
2023 400,369.5
2024 412,003.4
2025 422,438.7

Government

Indiana has three branches of state government. The governor leads the executive branch. A Senate and House of Representatives form the legislature, which passes state laws and budgets. State courts interpret and apply the law.

Sources: USAGov · Indiana

Knowledge check

Three questions about Indiana.

QUESTION 1 OF 3

What is the capital of Indiana?

Sources & notes

Prepared 27 September 2026. Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025, July 1 estimates for 2020–2025. Real GDP: BEA annual state accounts, SAGDP9, millions of chained 2017 dollars; industry shares: SAGDP2, current dollars. Data downloaded 27 September 2026. Area measurements include land and water.

Sources: Census · population estimates · BEA · state GDP · Census · area measurements · Natural Earth · map data

The capital clock shows current local time. Statistical figures are dated estimates and may be revised.

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