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Jeffersonville, IN


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Jeffersonville, Indiana

Jeffersonville, Indiana, in Clark county, is 2 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is part of the Louisville metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,362 people people live in Jeffersonville.

The People and Families of Jeffersonville

In Jeffersonville, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jeffersonville had a median family income of $45,264.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($15,820) in Jeffersonville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Jeffersonville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Jeffersonville, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Jeffersonville is higher than that of most other communities in Indiana.

Commuting

In Jeffersonville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Jeffersonville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Jeffersonville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Jeffersonville Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Jeffersonville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Jeffersonville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Jeffersonville, IN

Comparing Jeffersonville 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
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women69
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity410

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime43

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