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Bluffton, IN


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Bluffton, Indiana

Bluffton, Indiana is 27 miles S of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 84 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Wells county. The city is part of the Fort Wayne metro area. The population of Bluffton is 9,536.

The People and Families of Bluffton

In Bluffton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bluffton had a median family income of $45,294.

Political Inclinations

Among Bluffton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,725. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Bluffton Housing

Of the housing in Bluffton, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Bluffton, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Bluffton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bluffton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bluffton, IN

Comparing Bluffton 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 Citizens88
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime76

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