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Morocco, IN


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Morocco, Indiana

Morocco, Indiana, in Newton county, is 44 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 64 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,127 people people live in Morocco.

The People and Families of Morocco

In Morocco, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morocco had a median family income of $40,089.

Morocco Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Morocco, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Morocco, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Morocco, IN

Comparing Morocco 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 Men76
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built22
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