Report and Data

Read and download our latest report on older adults, or download the data that we have collected.

A comprehensive look at older adults in Central Indiana

Older adults (those age 55 and older) are the fastest growing demographic in Central Indiana. Approximately 20,000 individuals in Central Indiana reach the age of 60 every year. By the year 2030, one in every five residents will be over the age of 65.

To enhance the ability of older adults to live and thrive in Central Indiana, it is important to understand the population trends, notable changes, and basic needs of this growing demographic.  To this end, the Central Indiana Senior Fund is partnering with The Polis Center at IUPUI, IU Center for Aging Research, and IU Public Policy Institute’s Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy to develop the annual State of Aging in Central Indiana Report. 

Interactive Profile

Dive deeper into the data in this report. Select a community and see visualizations over time and disaggregated by demographic groups.

Read the Report

Each chapter of the report is listed below. Scroll to the bottom to download the entire report or all the data.

Last update: December 2023

INTRODUCTION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive summary, equity overview, and key findings.

INTRODUCCIÓN Y RESUMEN EJECUTIVO

Resumen Ejecutivo, Igualdad, y Hallazgos Clave.

Last update: May 2023

DEMOGRAPHICS

An overview of population trends and household characteristics of older adults (age 55+) in Central Indiana.

Basic Needs

Last update: December 2023

FINANCIAL STABILITY

An assessment of the financial stability (household income, poverty levels) and experiences of older adults in Central Indiana.

Last update: December 2023

FOOD INSECURITY

Food insecurity among Central Indiana’s older adults, including food access and barriers to food security.

Last update: December 2023

HOUSING

Housing affordability, homeownership, housing instability, and barriers to obtaining housing in Central Indiana.

Last update: December 2023

SAFETY AND ABUSE

Elder abuse and crime, including perceptions and experiences affecting the physical safety of older adults in Central Indiana.

Last update: December 2023

TRANSPORTATION

Public transit access and older adults’ concerns related to transportation barriers.

Living in the Community

Last update: October 2023

AGING IN PLACE

Benefits and challenges of older adults staying in their homes and in their communities.

Last update: October 2023

SOCIAL WELLBEING

Social inclusion, community, isolation, and purposeful living.

Health and Wellbeing

Last update: June 2023

HEALTH OUTCOMES

Mortality rates, rates of disease, notable changes, and disparities in the health of older adults in Central Indiana.

Last update: June 2023

HEALTH CARE

Availability and use of health care and of home- and community-based services.

Last update: June 2023

CAREGIVING

Caregiving by and for older adults, including the benefits and risks and associated resources.

Contributors

Central Indiana Senior Fund Advisors (2019-2023)

H.Ken Bennett

C.Andrew Class

Dave Holder

Tony Lloyd

Amy Magan

Bud Myers

Jennifer Norton

Annie Smith

Kim Jacobs

James Leich

Susan Guyett

Jane Malkoff

Ellen Miller

Keesha Dixon

Candace Hattabaugh

Heather Hershberger

State of Aging Report Advisors

Gerald Ardis

Julie Bednarski

Tauhric Brown

Dawn Butler

Duane Etienne

NiCole Keith

Kristen LaEace

Aqueasha Martin-Hammond

Ellen Winchell Miller

Dan Mustard

Gail Strong

Natalie Sutton

Carolyn Watts

Ruth Williams

Dustin Ziegler

 

Produced by The Polis Center and its partners

THE POLIS CENTER AT IUI

Jay Colbert, Data Manager

Karen F Comer, Project Director

Matt Dietrich, Senior Research Analyst

Allegra East, Communications Manager

Sharon Kandris, Executive Director

Jeramy Townsley, Research Analyst

Kim Sarver, Project Manager

Asger Ali, GIS Analyst

Ally Scott, Research Analyst

Tabitha Campbell, Project Management Specialist

CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS

Unai Miguel Andres

Dan Clark

Steven Counsell

Nicole Keith

Breanca Merritt

Rebecca Nannery

Melissa Sherman

Kelsie Stringham-Marquis

Katie Rukes

Matt Nowlin

Amnah Anwar