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Argos, IN


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Argos, Indiana

Argos, Indiana, in Marshall county, is 2 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 73 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,613 people people live in Argos.

The People and Families of Argos

In Argos, about 62% of adults are married. The people of Argos spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Argos had a median family income of $41,190.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in Argos than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Argos Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Argos, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Argos, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Argos, IN

Comparing Argos 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built22
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