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Shipshewana, IN


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Shipshewana, IN

Comparing Shipshewana 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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