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Albion, IN


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Albion, Indiana

Albion, Indiana, in Noble county, is 23 miles NW of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 98 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The town has a population of 2,284.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 50% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Albion is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $43,438. Albion finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Albion Housing

About 71% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Albion, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Albion than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Albion Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Albion Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Albion Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Albion, IN

Comparing Albion 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents46
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