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Vincennes, IN


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Vincennes, Indiana

Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox county, is 48 miles N of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 100 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 18,701.

The People and Families of Vincennes

In Vincennes, about 42% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Vincennes live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, Vincennes is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vincennes had a median family income of $35,424.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Vincennes ($2,525). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Vincennes Housing

About 58% of housing units in Vincennes are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Homeowners in Vincennes benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Indiana.

Commuting

In Vincennes, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyVincennes Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Vincennes Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Vincennes Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Vincennes Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vincennes, IN

Comparing Vincennes 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 Population99
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime11

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