Indiana
Capital: Indianapolis · Midwest · The Hoosier State
State Statistics
| Population | 6.83M |
| GDP | $440.0B |
| Area | 94,326 km² |
| Capital | Indianapolis |
| Largest City | Indianapolis |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Indiana
Indiana is a Midwestern state known for its agricultural heartland, motorsports heritage centered on the Indianapolis 500, and a manufacturing economy that has diversified into life sciences and technology.
Major Cities
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the “Crossroads of America,” home to the Indianapolis 500 and a diversified economy anchored by Eli Lilly pharmaceuticals, a thriving convention industry, and a booming amateur spor...
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city, a Midwest manufacturing city at the confluence of three rivers that has diversified into healthcare and defense manufacturing with a quietly improving q...
Evansville
Evansville anchors Indiana’s southwestern corner on the Ohio River, a regional center for healthcare and manufacturing serving southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois.
Key Industries
Manufacturing 28.9% GDP
Indiana leads the nation in manufacturing as a share of GDP, with auto assembly, steel production, and pharmaceutical manufacturing as key sectors.
Life Sciences 11.2% GDP
The life sciences corridor anchored by Eli Lilly makes Indiana one of the top pharmaceutical and medical device states in the country.
Agriculture 5.8% GDP
Indiana ranks among the top corn and soybean producing states, with hogs and poultry also major commodities.
Logistics 7.4% GDP
Indiana's central location and interstate network make it a distribution hub, with Indianapolis anchoring major logistics and warehousing operations.
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Bloomington | Bloomington | Public | 1820 | 45K |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | Public | 1869 | 51K |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame | Private | 1842 | 13K |
| Butler University | Indianapolis | Private Liberal Arts University | 1855 | 5K |