Morocco Public RecordsIndiana

As of 2020, Morocco, a city in Newton County, Indiana, had a population of approximately 1,077. The median age was 44.8 years, with 49% male and 51% female residents. The racial composition was predominantly White at 91.5%, African American 2.7%, Native American 0.4%, Asian 0.9%, and 5.8% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The city’s small, close-knit community reflects a largely homogeneous demographic with a gradually aging population.

Morocco, located in Newton County, Indiana, has a median home value of around $107,000, with 72% of residents owning their homes and the rest renting at a median rent of approximately $700/month. The housing market remains stable, with slight year-over-year value increases. Predominantly single-family homes line quiet neighborhoods like downtown Morocco and the outskirts. Property taxes average 0.81% of assessed home value, making the area affordable compared to state and national averages. Morocco offers a small-town feel with budget-friendly homeownership options, appealing to families and retirees alike.

Newton, Indiana, located in Newton County, does not have a city named “Morocco City,” but the town of Morocco is its largest community. Morocco has 1 public high school, North Newton Jr-Sr High School, which serves about 500 students and reports a graduation rate of 88%. Roughly 17% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The town offers adult education via regional initiatives. School safety incidents remain low, with no major incidents reported in recent years. Educational programs include AP courses and career technical education, and the school scores 72/100 in statewide academic assessments.

Morocco, a small city in Newton County, Indiana, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with over 90% of workers commuting by car and less than 1% using public transit due to limited service. The average one-way commute is around 25 minutes. Transportation infrastructure includes U.S. Route 41 and State Road 114, facilitating regional travel. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with most households owning two or more cars. Major employment hubs are located outside the city, with many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Rensselaer or Kentland for work opportunities.

Newton, IN (in Newton County) does not contain a city named "Morocco," but does have the small town of Morocco. Morocco, IN has limited healthcare infrastructure: there are no hospitals within the town, with the nearest hospital being Franciscan Health Rensselaer (about 17 miles away). Locally, Morocco Health Center operates as a rural clinic. The area is predominantly White (93%) with a median age of 44. Common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Primary care provider ratios in Newton County are approximately 1:6,000; uninsured rate is 9.5%, lower than the national average (12.6%).