La Paz Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 489 people, 209 households, and 136 families residing in the town. The population density was 948.6 people per square mile (366.26/kmē), it is the 132nd least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Indiana. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 432.7 per square mile (167.07/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 people, and the average family size was 2.84 people. In the town Age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 98 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 103.9 females. The median age was 33.5 years, The median age of males and females living in La Paz Town was 32.5 and 33.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 96.73% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.82% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.23% from two or more races and 1.02% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $37961, making its Indiana's 250th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $39667, making it the 172nd poorest town by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $16658, it is Indiana's 346th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $21932, Males had a median income of $28500 versus $16552 for females.
In 2000, 106 pupils and students, of which 41.51% are male and 58.49% are female, 21.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.66% nursery or pri school, 6.6% kindergarten, 56.6% elementary school, 19.81% high school and 11.32% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 489 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 489 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 489 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 485 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 481 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 482 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 482 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 482 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 481 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 478 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 477 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| High school | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz town, Indiana | $37961 | $39667 | $16658 |
| Marshall County, Indiana | $42581 | $48527 | $18427 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |