2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris39.62%
Republican
Donald Trump58.58%
Two-party margin
R+19.0
State hub
Indiana State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Indiana
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
6,784,403
Rank 17 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
189.4 people/sq mi
Rank 17 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+2.6%
Rank 29 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50.4% / 49.6%
Share of total population
Median household income
$67,173
Rank 37 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
12.3%
Rank 28 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Any race
White (NH)
77.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
9.3%
Asian (NH)
2.5%
AIAN (NH)
0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Indiana's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 77.2% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Indiana has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Midwestern state that usually votes Republican in presidential years, with occasional Democratic strength in Indianapolis and university counties.
- Manufacturing and agriculture narratives are staples of how analysts describe Indiana electorates.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden40.96%
Republican
Donald Trump57.02%
Two-party margin
R+16.1
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton37.77%
Republican
Donald Trump56.94%
Two-party margin
R+19.2
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama43.93%
Republican
Mitt Romney54.13%
Two-party margin
R+10.2
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama49.95%
Republican
John McCain48.91%
Two-party margin
D+1.0
2004
Democratic
John Kerry39.26%
Republican
George W. Bush59.94%
Two-party margin
R+20.7
2000
Democratic
Al Gore41.01%
Republican
George W. Bush56.65%
Two-party margin
R+15.6
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton41.56%
Republican
Bob Dole47.14%
Two-party margin
R+5.6
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton36.79%
Republican
George H. W. Bush42.91%
Two-party margin
R+6.1
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis39.69%
Republican
George H. W. Bush59.84%
Two-party margin
R+20.2
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale37.68%
Republican
Ronald Reagan61.67%
Two-party margin
R+24.0
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter37.65%
Republican
Ronald Reagan56.01%
Two-party margin
R+18.4
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Indiana
No seeded race cards are available for Indiana yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Indiana)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
0D:2R
Todd YoungRSenior senator
Todd Christopher Young is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from Indiana, a seat he has held since 2017.
Jim BanksRJunior senator
James Edward Banks is an American politician and naval officer serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Indiana.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
2D:7R
Governor
Chief executive of Indiana's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Mike BraunR
Governor
Michael Kent Braun is an American businessman and politician serving as the 52nd governor of Indiana since 2025.