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Elwood, IN


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Elwood, Indiana

Elwood, Indiana, in Madison county, is 14 miles NW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 39 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Elwood has a population of 9,737.

The People and Families of Elwood

In Elwood, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elwood had a median family income of $36,239.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Elwood ($260). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Elwood Housing

About 72% of housing units in Elwood are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Elwood, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Elwood. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Elwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Elwood, IN

Comparing Elwood 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
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use14
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime22

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