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Goodland, IN


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Goodland, Indiana

Goodland, Indiana, in Newton county, is 32 miles NW of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 78 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The town is home to some 1,096 residents.

The People and Families of Goodland

In Goodland, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goodland had a median family income of $41,875.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($375) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Goodland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Goodland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Goodland was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Goodland, 91% of commuters drive to work. People in Goodland expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Goodland Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Goodland, IN

Comparing Goodland 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 Men98
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built22
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