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Shadeland, IN


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Shadeland, Indiana

Shadeland has a population of 1,682.

The People and Families of Shadeland

In Shadeland, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Shadeland people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Shadeland compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shadeland had a median family income of $56,875. People in Shadeland generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Shadeland than most places. The town enjoys an educated population.

Shadeland Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in Shadeland.

Commuting

In Shadeland, 92% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Shadeland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Shadeland People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Shadeland Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Shadeland Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Shadeland, IN

Comparing Shadeland 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone21
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