State and Local Government:

City of Indianapolis and Marion County - Official site offering administrative and visitor information.

Indianapolis - Marion County Public Library - The Indianapolis Public Library is a beautiful building and wonderful resource, located across from Veterans Memorial Plaza.

State of Indiana - Government, lifestyle, demographics, elected officials, education, social security and other information from the State of Indiana.

Transportation:

IndyGo - Indianapolis public transit line

Indianapolis International Airport

Population and Demographics:

Population (2000)

• Indianapolis: 791,926
• Marion County: 860,454
• Indianapolis MSA: 1,607,486

Business

Indianapolis provides a wonderful business climate for both large and small companies. From start-ups and business incubators to world reknowned leaders such as Anthem, Eli Lilly and Rolls Royce, our leaders are committed to local business and attracting new business.

Our Convention Center is one of the Midwest's favorite location for business meetings and major events. There is always something going on, from High School proms with 1000 people to major events like the FFA or the Auto Show, which draws over 50,000 people. 

Quick Facts:

• 12th largest city in the U.S.
  29th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
• Highest percentage population growth between 1990 and 2000 of any major Midwest metropolitan area.
• Second largest state capital in the U.S.
• Indianapolis is the most centrally located city of the top 100 markets in the U.S. and is served by more segments of interstate highway (7). SOURCE