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New Albany, IN


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New Albany, Indiana

New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd county, is 4 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Louisville metropolitan area. New Albany contains a population of approximately 37,603.

The People and Families of New Albany

In New Albany, about 48% of adults are married.

New Albany has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Albany had a median family income of $41,993.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Albany favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $17,570. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

New Albany Housing

New Albany has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In New Albany, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%New Albany Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%New Albany Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%New Albany Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%New Albany Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of New Albany, IN

Comparing New Albany 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 Population99
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity29
Male Share of the Population22

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21

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