The African-American community of Indianapolis grew strongly during the first decade of the 21st Century according to 2010 Census data just released. The Black population of Indianapolis/Marion County rose 19.1% to 256,418; an all time high. In the ten county Indianapolis Metro Area, Black population soared to a record 283,549, up 27.1%.
In Indianapolis itself, Black population rose in every township, except Center. There Black population declined by 20%. Black population was stagnant in Washington Township. The rest of the city/county’s seven other townships saw strong increases in Black population. Check out the chart showing Black population growth in the area.
African-American Population 2010 & 2000 Census For Indianapolis Area
| Area | Black 2000 Pop | Black 2010 Pop | Gain/Loss | Pct Change |
| Indpls/Marion Cty | 215,254 | 256,418 | 41,184 | 19.1% |
| Center Twn | 69,601 | 55,692 | -13,909 | -20.0% |
| Decatur | 385 | 2,177 | 1,792 | 465.5% |
| Franklin | 326 | 2,800 | 2,474 | 758.9% |
| Lawrence | 33,598 | 44,016 | 10,418 | 31.0% |
| Perry | 1,843 | 5,383 | 3,540 | 192.1% |
| Pike | 24,121 | 36,467 | 12,346 | 51.2% |
| Warren | 21,277 | 34,755 | 13,478 | 63.3% |
| Washington | 37,088 | 37,801 | 713 | 1.9% |
| Wayne | 27,034 | 37,327 | 10,293 | 38.1% |
| Boone County | 229 | 741 | 512 | 223.6% |
| Hamilton | 3,277 | 11,401 | 8,124 | 247.9% |
| Hancock | 128 | 1,758 | 1,630 | 1273.4% |
| Hendricks | 1,347 | 8,091 | 6,744 | 500.7% |
| Johnson | 1,111 | 2,365 | 1,254 | 112.9% |
| Morgan | 113 | 396 | 283 | 250.4% |
| Shelby | 417 | 646 | 229 | 54.9% |
| Indy Metro | 223,102 | 283,549 | 60,447 | 27.1% |
