Hoosiers by the Numbers
EGR 5 consists of Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan and Shelby counties.
Economic Growth Region 5 Analysis
EGR 5 lies in the center of the Hoosier state and is home to nearly a third of Indiana’s workforce.
The central region of the state is home to the Indianapolis, the state capital and most populous city in Indiana. Situated along the banks of the White River, this bustling metropolis hosts world-class motor sports events, professional sports teams and globally respected universities.
Surveyors created the original plat of the new state capital in 1821, which came to be known as “mile square.” City planning efforts improved on the original mile square, and today at the center of the square lies Indy’s most prominent feature, the 284-ft. Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Extending beyond Marion County are the eight surrounding counties that are affectionately termed the “donut” counties of EGR 5. These counties provide almost a quarter of Marion County’s workforce as seen in commuting patterns.
Known as a “health care hub,” Region 5 employs many health care professionals at its university hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. Supporting this demand for health care workers are the numerous colleges and universities that call the region home, including IU Indianapolis, Purdue University in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis, Butler University and Ivy Tech.
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Top 10 Occupation Groups by Growth
(2022-2032 long-term projections)
- Computer and mathematical occupations
- Healthcare support occupations
- Life, physical, and social science occupations
- Architecture and engineering occupations
- Community and social services occupations
- Legal occupations
- Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Business and financial operations occupations
- Management occupations
- Transportation and material moving occupations
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
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Top 10 Industry Sectors
(Based on 2023 annual average employment)
- Health Care and Social Services
- Retail Trade
- Transportation & Warehousing
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Manufacturing
- Educational Services
- Admin, Support, Waste Management
- Professional, Scientific, Technical
- Construction
- Finance and Insurance
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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Major Employers (Based on number of employees)
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EGR 5
- IU Health University Hospital
- Ascension St. Vincent Center
- Eli Lilly & Co.
- Roche Diagnostics Corp.
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- IU Health Methodist Hospital
- IU Indianapolis
- Rolls-Royce Corp.
- Duke Energy Indiana LLC
- CNO Financial Group Inc.
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Note: The list of regional employers on this page was updated September 2024 to include local insights.
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Major Educational Institutions
Name |
Type |
City |
|---|---|---|
| IU Indianapolis | Four-year | Indianapolis |
| Purdue University in Indianapolis | Four-year | Indianapolis |
| Ivy Tech-Central Indiana | Two-year | Indianapolis |
| American College of Education | Independent | Indianapolis |
| Anderson University | Independent | Anderson |
| Butler University | Independent | Indianapolis |
| Franklin College | Independent | Franklin |
| Marian College | Independent | Indianapolis |
| Martin University | Independent | Indianapolis |
| University of Indianapolis | Independent | Indianapolis |
| University of Phoenix - Indianapolis | Independent | Indianapolis |
Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
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Largest Cities and Towns in Economic Growth Region 5
| Name | Population in 2023 | Percent of region | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 879,293 | 41.7% | Marion |
| Fishers | 104,094 | 4.9% | Hamilton |
| Carmel | 102,296 | 4.9% | Hamilton |
| Noblesville | 73,916 | 3.5% | Hamilton |
| Greenwood | 66,296 | 3.1% | Johnson |
| Westfield | 57,746 | 2.7% | Hamilton |
| Anderson | 55,199 | 2.6% | Madison |
| Lawrence | 49,235 | 2.3% | Marion |
| Plainfield | 37,047 | 1.8% | Hendricks |
| Zionsville | 32,534 | 1.5% | Boone |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
Helpful Regional Tools and Resources
EGR 5 IN Depth Regional Profile
At-a-glance details about the region's population, labor force, housing and more. Also includes the ability to view EGR 5 without Marion County (since that county has a stand-alone workforce development board):
County Highlights
Get a snapshot of critical population and workforce statistics for each county in the region.
INDemand Jobs
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Regional Labor Mix
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Regionizer
Build a region to view demographics, commuting patterns, industry clusters and occupation clusters, including the ability to include counties that border Indiana.
Labor Force Projections
These are the official labor force projections to 2050 released in September 2018 by the Indiana Business Research Center.
Commuting
The commuting data page provides easy access to multiple commuting data sets and visualizations.
Regional Links
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