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Gosport, IN


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Gosport, Indiana

Gosport, Indiana, in Owen county, is 14 miles NW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 715 people lived in Gosport.

The People and Families of Gosport

In Gosport, about 55% of adults are married.

In Gosport, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gosport had a median family income of $34,545.

Gosport Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Gosport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Gosport, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Gosport is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Gosport Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Gosport, IN

Comparing Gosport 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 Population910
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population69
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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