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Ferdinand, IN


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Ferdinand, Indiana

Ferdinand, Indiana, in Dubois county, is 34 miles NE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 60 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The town contains a population of approximately 2,277.

The People and Families of Ferdinand

In Ferdinand, about 57% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Ferdinand, at least compared to other towns of its size.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ferdinand had a median family income of $52,065. The typical family in Ferdinand is better off than most in Indiana. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Ferdinand, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Ferdinand Housing

Ferdinand has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ferdinand, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ferdinand Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ferdinand College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ferdinand, IN

Comparing Ferdinand 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents56
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