Located in the heart of the nation's Great Lakes Region, Indiana is the 15th largest state in the U.S. by population, with 6,483,802 residents. Home to many major sports teams and well-known sporting events, including the Indianapolis 500, Indiana boasts four major cities with populations over 100,000 - Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and South Bend. While the origin of the term is often disputed, Indiana residents are known as Hoosiers. Some believe the "Hoosier" term originated from a corrupted version of a popular frontier greeting, "Who's here?" but the state's formal name originates from "Land of the Indians".
Indiana was affected by the declines affecting many of the Rust Belt states, who relied heavily on the manufacturing industry, and many of the smaller cities in the state are still fueled by these industrial jobs. However, the Indiana economy has diversified to become a major player in the pharmaceutical industry. The state's largest corporations, Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, as well as the world headquarters for Mead Johnson in Evansville, have breathed new life into the Indiana economy. In addition to being a considered a manufacturing state, Indiana is also home to several world class universities, including Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame.
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According to www.StateHealthFacts.org, Indiana has an uninsured population of 13%, which includes 8 percent of children. Medicare enrollment is 16% and Medicaid enrollment is 15%.