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Greencastle, IN


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Greencastle, Indiana

Greencastle, Indiana, in Putnam county, is 31 miles E of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 38 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 9,880.

The People and Families of Greencastle

In Greencastle, about 39% of adults are married. Greencastle offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greencastle had a median family income of $41,250. Greencastle enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Greencastle gave more campaign money ($5,500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greencastle Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Greencastle. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Greencastle, 81% of commuters drive to work. Greencastle is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Greencastle, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGreencastle Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Greencastle Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Greencastle Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Greencastle, IN

Comparing Greencastle 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 Population89
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built46

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