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Dale, IN


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Dale, Indiana

Dale, Indiana, in Spencer county, is 28 miles N of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 67 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. There are an estimated 1,568 people in the town.

The People and Families of Dale

In Dale, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dale had a median family income of $42,969. You won't find a lot of people in Dale living below the poverty line.

Dale Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Dale is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Dale is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Dale, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Dale Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dale Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Dale, IN

Comparing Dale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
People Living Alone55
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