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Otterbein, IN


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Otterbein, Indiana

Otterbein, Indiana, in Benton county, is 12 miles W of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 1,312 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Otterbein

In Otterbein, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Otterbein had a median family income of $45,341.

Political Inclinations

Otterbein folks tended to give their money ($300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Otterbein Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Otterbein that were owner-occupied was 75%.

Commuting

In Otterbein, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Otterbein, IN

Comparing Otterbein 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 Old87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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