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Pierceton, IN


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Pierceton, Indiana

Pierceton, Indiana is 30 miles W of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 101 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Kosciusko county. The population of the town is 695.

The People and Families of Pierceton

In Pierceton, about 57% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Pierceton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pierceton had a median family income of $42,361.

Political Inclinations

Among Pierceton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Pierceton Housing

Of the housing in Pierceton, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Pierceton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Pierceton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Pierceton, IN

Comparing Pierceton 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents32
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