Indy, colloquially known as Indianapolis, is the capital and most densely populated city in the state of Indiana, and serves as the seat of Marion County. According to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the combined population of Indianapolis and Marion County as of 2020 was 977,203. However, it is important to note that this figure excludes self-governing municipalities within Marion County, with the population tally for the area being reported as 887,642.

As the 15th most populous city in the United States, Indianapolis ranks as the third-most populous city in the Midwest, trailing behind Chicago and Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, it is the fourth-most populous state capital, being outranked by Phoenix, Arizona, Austin, Texas, and Columbus. The metropolitan area of Indianapolis is the 33rd most populous in the country, boasting a total of 2,111,040 residents. Meanwhile, the combined statistical area of Indianapolis ranks 28

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