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Pendleton, IN


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Pendleton, Indiana

Pendleton, Indiana, in Madison county, is 8 miles SW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Pendleton contains a population of approximately 3,873.

The People and Families of Pendleton

In Pendleton, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Pendleton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pendleton had a median family income of $54,556. The typical family in Pendleton is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Pendleton. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Pendleton. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pendleton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pendleton Housing

Pendleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pendleton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pendleton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Pendleton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pendleton Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pendleton Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Pendleton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Pendleton, IN

Comparing Pendleton 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents22

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