# Marion County, Indiana: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy

Home to Indianapolis, Center Township and Wayne Township

Marion County is one of the places pushing back on the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 19 data centers in Marion County, 23% of Indiana's total. Marion County is home to Indianapolis, Center Township, Wayne Township and Washington Township. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (1 in force); the latest is “Data center moratorium through 2027”. 5 projects are on the Delay Watchlist, including DC Blox Indianapolis (Warren Township). Construction employs 37,561, up 30.1% since 2019.

19
data centers on the SAVRN Data Center Map, 23% of Indiana's

+37.9%
electrical contractor jobs since 2019, now 5,148

1,513 MW
of operating power plants, mostly natural gas

## Cities and towns in Marion County

Marion County is home to Indianapolis, Center Township, Wayne Township and Washington Township.

Indianapolis901,116 residents
Center Township155,258 residents
Wayne Township150,959 residents
Washington Township140,572 residents
Lawrence Township124,509 residents
Perry Township123,439 residents
Warren Township107,778 residents
Pike Township84,515 residents
Franklin Township67,488 residents
Lawrence50,420 residents
Decatur Township37,678 residents
Beech Grove14,671 residents
Speedway14,373 residents
Cumberland2,531 residents · 31% of the city
Southport2,094 residents
Meridian Hills1,800 residents
Warren Park1,509 residents
Clermont1,403 residents
Homecroft760 residents
Rocky Ripple658 residents
Williams Creek435 residents
Wynnedale218 residents
Spring Hill97 residents
Crows Nest68 residents
- Cumberland also extends into [Hancock County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hancock-county).

Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.

## What changed in Marion County

| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 976,708 | 992,196 | ▲ 1.6% | 1st of 92 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 607,651 | 625,109 | ▲ 2.9% | 34th of 92 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $59,153 | $80,642 | ▲ 36.3% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 28,865 | 37,561 | ▲ 30.1% | 19th of 68 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,733 | 5,148 | ▲ 37.9% | — |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,385 | 1,424 | ▲ 2.8% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.3pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 0 MW |  | — |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 5 MW |  | — |

Electrical contractors employ 5,148, up 37.9% since 2019 against up 34.8% statewide, at an average $84,216 a year. Its power plants have 1,513 MW of capacity, 88% of it natural gas, the 8th largest fleet in Indiana. 5 MW has retired here since 2019, including CC Perry K (natural gas, 3 MW, 2024). Employers here counted 625,109 jobs in 2025, up 2.9% from 2019. Duke Energy Indiana, LLC is the largest utility serving Marion County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 12.75¢/kWh in 2024, below the 14.63¢ median for Indiana utilities. Unemployment was 3.6% in August 2026, against 3.3% in 2019. 992,196 people live here, up 1.6% since 2020, 1st of 92 Indiana counties by population.

## Who powers Marion County

### Utilities with service territory in Marion County

| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | Investor Owned | Bundled | 796,265 | 12.75¢ | 31% |
| AES Indiana | Investor Owned | Bundled | 469,499 | 13.75¢ | 14% |

Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.

### Operating power plants 

| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 1,335 MW | 88% |
| Solar | 92 MW | 6% |
| Petroleum | 60 MW | 4% |
| Battery storage | 20 MW | 1% |
| Other technologies | 6 MW | 0% |

| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Street | AES Indiana | Natural gas | 1,065 MW | 1958 |
| Georgetown | AES Indiana | Natural gas | 340 MW | 2000 |
| Indy Solar II, LLC | Onward Energy | Solar | 10 MW | 2013 |
| Indy Solar I, LLC | Onward Energy | Solar | 10 MW | 2013 |
| IND Community Solar Farm 1st Phase | Terraform Arcadia | Solar | 10 MW | 2013 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Solar PV | Boralex US Operations LLC | Solar | 9 MW | 2014 |

### Retired since 2019

| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC Perry K | Natural gas | 3 MW | 2024 |
| Lilly Technical Center | Petroleum | 2 MW | 2022 |

## The Marion County labor market

| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 625,109 | $80,642 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 37,561 | $90,779 | 1.13 |
| Electrical contractors | 5,148 | $84,216 | 1.14 |
| Data processing and hosting | 1,424 | $91,456 | 0.73 |

Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.

## Data centers and local rules in Marion County

19 data centers in Marion County are on the SAVRN Data Center Map.

### Local measures 

| Measure | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Data center moratorium through 2027 | In force | 2026-08 |

### Delay Watchlist 

| Project | Status | Cause | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Blox Indianapolis (Warren Township) | approved but citywide moratorium pending | community oppositionproposed moratorium | — |
| Metrobloks Martindale-Brightwood | approved but citywide moratorium pending | community oppositionproposed moratorium | — |
| Sabey Data Center (Decatur Township) | approved but citywide moratorium pending | community oppositionproposed moratorium | — |
| Google Franklin Township Campus (withdrawn) | withdrawn | community oppositionrezoning denial or withdrawal | — |
| Sabey Decatur Technology Park | approved amid opposition |  | — |

## Marion County and its neighbors

Of the 7 counties that border Marion County, Morgan County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.

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| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 992,196 | ▲ 2.9% | 1,513 MW | — | 19 | 1 |
| Boone County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/boone-county) | 80,689 | ▲ 51.8% | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| Hamilton County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hamilton-county) | 387,036 | ▲ 16.2% | 284 MW | — | 2 | — |
| Hancock County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hancock-county) | 90,969 | ▲ 16.8% | 3 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Hendricks County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hendricks-county) | 193,510 | ▲ 10.5% | 23 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Johnson County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/johnson-county) | 174,262 | ▲ 16.6% | 10 MW | — | — | — |
| Morgan County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/morgan-county) | 74,967 | ▼ 0.1% | 644 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Shelby County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/shelby-county) | 45,882 | ▲ 3.7% | 205 MW | — | 1 | — |

## More of Indiana

[All Indiana countiesThe state power page and county mapOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana)[Hamilton County387,036 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hamilton-county)[Hendricks County193,510 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hendricks-county)[Johnson County174,262 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/johnson-county)[Hancock County90,969 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/hancock-county)[Boone County80,689 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/boone-county)

## Marion County, answered from the record

### Who provides electricity in Marion County, Indiana?

2 utilities have service territory in Marion County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana. The largest, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, charged residential customers 12.75¢/kWh on average in 2024.

### What county is Indianapolis, IN in?

Indianapolis is in Marion County, Indiana. About 901,116 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### What county is Center Township, IN in?

Center Township is in Marion County, Indiana. About 155,258 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### What county is Wayne Township, IN in?

Wayne Township is in Marion County, Indiana. About 150,959 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### What power plants are in Marion County?

23 operating plants with 1,513 MW of capacity. The largest is Harding Street (1,065 MW, natural gas).

### Are there data centers in Marion County?

Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 19 data centers in Marion County.

### Is Marion County adding jobs?

Employers counted 625,109 jobs in 2025 against 607,651 in 2019 (+2.9%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 28,865 to 37,561.

### Does Marion County have a data center moratorium?

The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Marion County, 1 in force.

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Updated: 2026-10-08. Refreshed weekly by SAVRN from EIA, BLS, BEA, Census and the SAVRN trackers. License: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).