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Berne, IN


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Berne, Indiana

Berne, Indiana is 34 miles S of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 88 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Adams county. The city is part of the Fort Wayne metro area. The population of Berne is 4,150.

The People and Families of Berne

In Berne, about 61% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Berne.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berne had a median family income of $45,670. There aren't a lot of poor people in Berne. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Berne political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Berne Housing

Of the housing in Berne, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Berne are lower than most places in Indiana.

Commuting

In Berne, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Berne features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Berne Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Berne Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Berne Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Berne College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Berne Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Berne Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Berne, IN

Comparing Berne 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
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime69
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