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Ashmore, IL


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Ashmore, Illinois

Ashmore, Illinois, in Coles county, is 32 miles W of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 100 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village has a population of 809.

The People and Families of Ashmore

In Ashmore, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashmore had a median family income of $42,337.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ashmore residents, with $700. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ashmore Housing

In Ashmore, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Ashmore, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Ashmore, IL

Comparing Ashmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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