Shipshewana, IN

Shipshewana, Indiana

Shipshewana, Indiana, in La Grange county, is 20 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 104 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 536 people lived in Shipshewana.

The People and Families of Shipshewana

In Shipshewana, about 56% of adults are married.

In Shipshewana, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shipshewana had a median family income of $53,214. Many people in Shipshewana make a good living. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Shipshewana residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Shipshewana Housing

An estimated 49% of living spaces in Shipshewana are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Shipshewana, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Shipshewana, 80% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Shipshewana is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Shipshewana, IN

Comparing Shipshewana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Shipshewana Almanac

Shipshewana Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shipshewana Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shipshewana Colleges

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