Hamilton County, IN

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Population

323,747

2.33% growth

Median Age

37.3


Median Household Income

$93,604

4.21% growth

Poverty Rate

4.98%


Number of Employees

171,663

0.352% growth

Median Property Value

$266,500

9.18% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Hamilton County, IN had a population of 324k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $93,604. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Hamilton County, IN grew from 316,373 to 323,747, a 2.33% increase and its median household income grew from $89,823 to $93,604, a 4.21% increase.

The population of Hamilton County, IN is 84.8% White Alone, 5.7% Asian Alone, and 3.78% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Hamilton County, IN speak a non-English language, and 96.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hamilton County, IN are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis (79 degrees awarded in 2016), Hair Fashions By Kaye Beauty College-Noblesville (36 degrees), and Indiana College of Sports & Medical Massage (21 degrees).

The median property value in Hamilton County, IN is $266,500, and the homeownership rate is 78.3%. Most people in Hamilton County, IN commute by N/A, and the average commute time is 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamilton County, IN is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Hamilton County, IN employs 172k people. The largest industries in Hamilton County, IN are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,848 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,565 people), and Manufacturing (19,468 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($161,142), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($145,941), and Manufacturing ($90,413).

Median household income in Hamilton County, IN is $93,604. Males in Hamilton County, IN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,336. The income inequality in Hamilton County, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$93,604

2017 value

± $3,168

4.21%

1 Year Growth

± 5.57%

Households in Hamilton County, IN have a median annual income of $93,604, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $89,823 in 2016, which represents a 4.21% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,734

Average Male Salary

± $1,127

$44,336

Average Female Salary

± $939

In 2017, full-time male employees in Hamilton County, IN made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Hamilton County, IN by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,125 ± $6,670

  2. White

    $46,930 ± $736

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $44,004 ± $13,534

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Hamilton County, IN workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Hamilton County, IN by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hamilton County, IN is from Indiana.

0.45

2017 Wage GINI

0.458

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.79% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 1110.01

  2. Census Tract 1109.04

  3. Census Tract 1109.07

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hamilton County, IN was Census Tract 1110.01 with a value of $153,598, followed by Census Tract 1109.04 and Census Tract 1109.07, with respective values of $145,882 and $140,900.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hamilton County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamilton County, IN (15.3k out of 308k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    12,390 ± 898

  2. Hispanic

    1,969 ± 367

  3. Black

    867 ± 294

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamilton County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

172k

2017 Value

± 8,026

0.352%

1 Year growth

± 6.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Hamilton County, IN grew at a rate of 0.352%, from 171k employees to 172k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamilton County, IN, are Other Management Occupations Except Farmers, Ranchers, & Other Agricultural Managers (13,896 people), Other Business Operations Specialists (6,366 people), and Accountants & Auditors (5,181 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN, by number of employees, are Other Management Occupations Except Farmers, Ranchers, & Other Agricultural Managers (13,896 people), Other Business Operations Specialists (6,366 people), and Accountants & Auditors (5,181 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hamilton County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Life & Physical Scientists (3.36 times higher than expected), Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing (2.47 times), and Religious Workers (2.43 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($90,542), Management Occupations ($88,936), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($86,191).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

172k

2017 Value

± 8,026

0.352%

1 Year growth

± 6.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Hamilton County, IN grew at a rate of 0.352%, from 171k employees to 172k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamilton County, IN, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,848 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,565 people), and Manufacturing (19,468 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamilton County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hamilton County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Hamilton County, IN, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,848 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,565 people), and Manufacturing (19,468 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hamilton County, IN has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (3.1 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.78 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.69 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hamilton County, IN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($161,142), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($145,941), and Manufacturing ($90,413).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $69.1B

  2. Base metals

    $42.9B

  3. Mixed freight

    $39.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $69.1B, followed by Base metals with $42.9B and Mixed freight and $39.9B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$446B

2015 Value

$698B

Projected 2045 Value

56.6% growth

In 2015, total outbound Indiana trade was $446B. This is expected to increase 56.6% to $698B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $39.9B

  2. Michigan

    $32.7B

  3. Illinois

    $31.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $39.9B, followed by Michigan with $32.7B and Illinois and $31.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

95% of the population of Hamilton County, IN has health coverage, with 70.5% on employee plans, 2.99% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Hamilton County, IN was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, IN see 707 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (715 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1346 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 764 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.4%). Additionally, Grant County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

707 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, IN see an average of 707 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (715 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hamilton County, IN in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.02%

Uninsured

70.5%

Employer Coverage

2.99%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamilton County, IN grew by 23.8% from 4.06% to 5.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hamilton County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Jay County

    15.4% prevalence

  2. Martin County

    15.1% prevalence

  3. Rush County

    15% prevalence

Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Indiana, at 15.4%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Indiana by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Hamilton County, IN is home to a population of 324k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 7.24% of Hamilton County, IN residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Hamilton County, IN is composed of 257k White Alone residents (84.8%), 17.3k Asian Alone residents (5.7%), 11.4k Hispanic or Latino residents (3.78%), 10.4k Black or African American Alone residents (3.45%), 6.51k Two or More Races residents (2.15%), 223 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0737%), 144 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0476%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Hamilton County, IN are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Hamilton County, IN was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Hamilton County, IN are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Hamilton County, IN residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.24%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

7.18%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 7.24% of Hamilton County, IN residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamilton County, IN was 7.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    101,437 ± 7,760 people

  2. India

    30,023 ± 4,244 people

  3. China

    22,969 ± 3,714 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hamilton County, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 101,437 Hamilton County, IN residents, followed by India with 30,023 and China with 22,969.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2017 Citizenship

96.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.2% of Hamilton County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Hamilton County, IN was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    257k ± 243

  2. Asian Alone

    17.3k ± 916

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    11.4k ± 1.89k

In 2014, there were 14.9 times more White Alone residents (257k people) in Hamilton County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Asian Alone and 11.4k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Hamilton County, IN as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Hamilton County, IN citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.5%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Hamilton County, IN was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Hamilton County, IN are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,584 ± 944

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    3,255 ± 1,140

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    2,598 ± 970

Hamilton County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Hamilton County, IN awarded 136 degrees. The student population of Hamilton County, IN is skewed towards women, with 30 male students and 261 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hamilton County, IN are White (94 and 69.1%), followed by Black or African American (32 and 23.5%), Asian (5 and 3.68%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 2.21%).

The largest universities in Hamilton County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis (79 and 58.1%), Hair Fashions By Kaye Beauty College-Noblesville (36 and 26.5%), and Indiana College of Sports & Medical Massage (21 and 15.4%).

The most popular majors in Hamilton County, IN are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (44 and 32.4%), General Cosmetology (41 and 30.1%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (24 and 17.6%).

The median tuition costs in Hamilton County, IN are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Nail Specialist & Manicurist

    24 degrees awarded

  2. Massage Therapy

    21 degrees awarded

  3. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist

    44 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hamilton County, IN was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hamilton County, IN according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis

    79 degrees awarded

  2. Hair Fashions By Kaye Beauty College-Noblesville

    36 degrees awarded

  3. Indiana College of Sports & Medical Massage

    21 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Hamilton County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis with 79 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

14

Degrees Awarded to Men

122

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamilton County, IN, which is 0.115 times less than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    94 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    32 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    5 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Hamilton County, IN were to White students. These 94 degrees mean that there were 2.94 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 32 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Hamilton County, IN was $266,500 in 2017, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $244,100 to $266,500, a 9.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamilton County, IN is 78.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Hamilton County, IN have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they commute by N/A. Car ownership in Hamilton County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$93,604

Median Household Income

± $3,168

119k

Number of Households

± 6,067

In 2017, the median household income of the 119k households in Hamilton County, IN grew to $93,604 from the previous year's value of $89,823.

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$266,500

2017 Median

± $10,432

$244,100

2016 Median

± $8,285

In 2017, the median property value in Hamilton County, IN grew to to $266,500 from the previous year's value of $244,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hamilton County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hamilton County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hamilton County, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hamilton County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

78.3%

2017 Homeownership

77.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 78.3% of the housing units in Hamilton County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hamilton County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hamilton County, IN have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamilton County, IN have a similar commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Hamilton County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

In N/A, the most common method of travel for workers in Hamilton County, IN was N/A, followed by those who N/A and those who N/A.

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