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Santa Claus, Indiana, in Spencer county, is 26 miles NE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 63 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The town has a population of 2,041.
In Santa Claus, about 80% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Santa Claus. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.
In 2000, Santa Claus had a median family income of $61,991. Santa Claus is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Santa Claus isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Santa Claus residents, with $2,050. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Santa Claus, 88% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Santa Claus may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Indiana, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Santa Claus, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Santa Claus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Santa Claus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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