Berne, IN

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Berne, IN

Comparing Berne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Berne Almanac

Berne Climate

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Berne Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Berne, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Berne Public Libraries

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Berne High Schools (2004)

SOUTH ADAMS JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
1000 PARKWAY ST
260-589-3131
Serves 671 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Berne Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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