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Speedway, IN


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Speedway, Indiana

Speedway, Indiana, in Marion county, is 6 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,881 people in Speedway.

The People and Families of Speedway

In Speedway, about 44% of adults are married. In Speedway, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Speedway had a median family income of $49,005. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Speedway. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Speedway. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Speedway Housing

Approximately 47% of housing in Speedway is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town.

Commuting

In Speedway, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySpeedway Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySpeedway Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySpeedway Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Speedway Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Speedway College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Speedway, IN

Comparing Speedway 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 Women910
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime32

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