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Lapel, IN


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Lapel, Indiana

Lapel, Indiana, in Madison county, is 9 miles W of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 26 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The people of the town are in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Lapel has a population of 1,855.

The People and Families of Lapel

In Lapel, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lapel had a median family income of $48,083. Lapel has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lapel Housing

In Lapel, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Lapel, 96% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lapel People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lapel, IN

Comparing Lapel 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 Women88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population35
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents33
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