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Edgewood, IN


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Edgewood, Indiana

Edgewood, Indiana, in Lawrence county, is 21 miles S of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 57 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The town is home to some 1,988 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 70% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Edgewood are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $74,508. More so than most places, the people in Edgewood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Edgewood are poor than in most places in Indiana. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Edgewood.

Edgewood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 93% of the housing in Edgewood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Edgewood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEdgewood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEdgewood Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEdgewood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEdgewood Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEdgewood Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Edgewood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, IN

Comparing Edgewood 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old52

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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