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Compare Mishawaka to West Lafayette
This post compares Mishawaka, Indiana to West Lafayette, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Mishawaka (city) | West Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,582 | 45,110 |
| Income (median) | $36,259 | $51,972 |
| Home Value (median) | $93,300 | $192,600 |
| White | 84% | 69% |
| Black | 7% | 3% |
| Asian | 1% | 23% |
| With Kids | 26% | 18% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 21 |
| Rentals | 49% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Mishawaka or West Lafayette?
A: Mishawaka has a similar population count than West Lafayette: 48582 compared with 45110 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Mishawaka or in West Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Mishawaka.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Mishawaka or West Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Mishawaka.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Lafayette does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Mishawaka versus 65% for West Lafayette.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Mishawaka may include: Terre-Haute, New-Albany, and Lafayette.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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