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Hamlet, IN


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Hamlet, Indiana

Hamlet, Indiana, in Starke county, is 18 miles SW of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 59 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town has a population of 820.

The People and Families of Hamlet

In Hamlet, about 59% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Hamlet, since the town is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamlet had a median family income of $36,389.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hamlet gave more campaign money ($1,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hamlet Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Hamlet.

Commuting

In Hamlet, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Hamlet, IN

Comparing Hamlet 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone22
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