Fishers, Indiana
Fishers: The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. It is located on the White River in central Indiana. Fishers is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Fishers History Museum and the Fishers Arts Center.
About
Fishers is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,794 and a population density of 797 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 97,020 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1890.
Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis located in Hamilton County. It was originally called Fishers Switch when settled in the 1870s. Fishers saw population growth starting in the 1990s and officially became a city in 2014.
Government
Fishers has a mayor-council form of government. The city’s first mayor Scott Fadness was elected in 2015. The city council consists of 7 members who represent different districts.
Economy
Fishers has experienced rapid economic development over the past 20 years. The headquarters of Launch Fishers fosters local entrepreneurs and startups. Major employers include Roche Diagnostics, Interactive Intelligence, and CNO Financial Group.
Geography
Fishers spans nearly 30 square miles of land northeast of Indianapolis. There are two main waterways: Fall Creek and White River. The terrain is relatively flat. The climate is humid continental with cold winters.
Demographics
As of 2019, Fishers had a population of 95,000 residents, making it one of the largest Indianapolis suburbs. The population is predominantly white and has higher than average incomes and education levels compared to Indiana overall.
Culture
Fishers invests heavily in parks and recreation facilities like the Cyntheanne Park Sports Complex. Popular events include the Spark!Fishers Art Fair and the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater concert series. There are plans to develop a central downtown district.
Quick Facts about Fishers
| Population : | 97,020 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Hamilton County |
| Postal code : | 46038, 46037, 4604 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 317 |
| Area : | 96.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 00:43:54 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,007 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fishers is located at 39°57'20"N 86°0'50"W (39.9555900, -86.0138700).
Fishers map
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- Official Website
Official website of Fishers
Demographics
The population of Fishers increased by 20.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 76,794 | - | census |
| 2011 | 80,503 | 4.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 82,389 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 84,416 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 86,865 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 88,656 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 89,809 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 91,606 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 93,407 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95,310 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 97,020 | 1.76% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fishers
1 Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
10080 E 121st St Suite 182, Fishers, IN 46037, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
10410 Hague Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Flat Fork Creek Park
16141 E 101st St, Fishers, IN 46040, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Cyntheanne Park
12383 Cyntheanne Rd, Fishers, IN 46037, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Fishers
1 Fishers Police Department
4 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 ➦ Show Map
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2 Fishers City Hall
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fishers (6)
People born in Fishers, including football player Chris Summers, basketball player Gary Harris, basketball player Zak Irvin, .
List
- Jaylon Brown (American basketball player (1994-)) he was born in 11/09/1994
- Evan Baylis (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 18/11/1993
- Jeremy Chinn (American football defensive back) he was born in 26/02/1998
Schools in Fishers
College & universities near Fishers, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414869 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46256 |
| 457226 | Horizon University | Indianapolis (IN) | 46236-2622 |
| 457563 | Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46250 |
| 151467 | International Business College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46256-3954 |
| 489779 | Purdue University Global | Indianapolis (IN) | 46240-0000 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fishers, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fishers
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Post Office | Fishers (IN) | 46038 |
| Castleton Post Office | Indianapolis (IN) | 46256 |
| Carmel Post Office | Carmel (IN) | 46032 |
| Noblesvill Post Office | Noblesville (IN) | 46060 |
| Oaklandon Post Office | Indianapolis (IN) | 46236 |
Other cities in Hamilton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel | 101,643 | The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. |
| Noblesville | 65,835 | The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. |
| Westfield | 46,145 | The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. |
| Chesterton | 14,232 | Town in the U. |
| Cicero | 4,999 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Sheridan | 3,048 | City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Arcadia | 1,648 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Atlanta | 783 | Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fishers distances to largest Indiana cities
