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Upland, IN


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Upland, Indiana

Upland, Indiana, in Grant county, is 20 miles N of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 3,803 people lived in Upland.

The People and Families of Upland

In Upland, about 29% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upland had a median family income of $44,712. Significantly, more adults in Upland have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Indiana. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Upland.

Upland Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Upland are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Upland, 66% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town 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 Upland; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpland Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyUpland Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Upland College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Upland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Upland, IN

Comparing Upland 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 Population88
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone22

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