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Chalmers, IN


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Chalmers, Indiana

Chalmers, Indiana, in White county, is 17 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 513 people in the town.

The People and Families of Chalmers

In Chalmers, about 64% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Chalmers, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Chalmers. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chalmers had a median family income of $55,833. Chalmers has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Chalmers living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Chalmers Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Chalmers is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Chalmers, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Chalmers Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Chalmers Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Chalmers Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Chalmers People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Chalmers Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Chalmers Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Chalmers, IN

Comparing Chalmers 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built11
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