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Mccordsville, IN


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McCordsville, Indiana

McCordsville, Indiana, in Hancock county, is 15 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,134 people in McCordsville.

The People and Families of McCordsville

In McCordsville, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in McCordsville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like McCordsville. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McCordsville had a median family income of $77,000. McCordsville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in McCordsville living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in McCordsville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,650) in McCordsville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

McCordsville Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in McCordsville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in McCordsville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In McCordsville, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMccordsville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMccordsville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mccordsville People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mccordsville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of McCordsville, IN

Comparing Mccordsville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
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