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Gas City, IN


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Gas City, Indiana

Gas City, Indiana, in Grant county, is 23 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 57 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 5,940 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Gas City

In Gas City, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gas City had a median family income of $42,056.

Political Inclinations

Gas City folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Gas City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gas City that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Gas City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Gas City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Gas City, IN

Comparing Gas City 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 Population78
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime67

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