The capital of Indiana, Indianapolis, commonly referred to as Indy, holds the distinction of being the most populous city in the state with a high density of inhabitants. Marion County serves as the seat of government for the city. According to the latest census data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Indianapolis and Marion County's combined population was estimated to be 977,203 in 2020. However, the population count, not including autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was recorded at 887,642.
As the 15th most populous city in the United States, Indianapolis holds the third position among the most densely populated cities in the Midwest. It comes after Chicago and Columbus, Ohio. Furthermore, it ranks as the fourth most populous state capital, trailing behind Phoenix, Arizona, Austin, Texas, and Columbus. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd most populous metropolitan statistical area in the country, comprising 2,111,040 residents. Its combined statistical area holds the 28th position,
