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Casey, Illinois

Casey, Illinois, in Clark county, is 33 miles W of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 103 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 2,942.

The People and Families of Casey

In Casey, about 50% of adults are married. Casey offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Casey, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Casey had a median family income of $36,941.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Casey gave more campaign money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Casey Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Casey. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Casey?

Commuting

In Casey, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Casey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Casey Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Casey Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Casey, IL

Comparing Casey 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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