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Ogden Dunes, IN


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Ogden Dunes, Indiana

Ogden Dunes, Indiana, in Porter county, is 8 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 28 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town has a population of 1,313.

The People and Families of Ogden Dunes

In Ogden Dunes, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Ogden Dunes.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ogden Dunes had a median family income of $90,719. Ogden Dunes is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Ogden Dunes isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Ogden Dunes. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ogden Dunes residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ogden Dunes Housing

In Ogden Dunes, 90% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Ogden Dunes has higher property taxes than most places in Indiana, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Ogden Dunes, 88% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the town use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOgden Dunes Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOgden Dunes Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOgden Dunes College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOgden Dunes Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOgden Dunes Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOgden Dunes People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ogden Dunes Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ogden Dunes, IN

Comparing Ogden Dunes 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
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