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South Whitley, IN


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South Whitley, Indiana

South Whitley, Indiana, in Whitley county, is 26 miles W of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 95 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The people of the town are in the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. South Whitley has a population of 1,782.

The People and Families of South Whitley

In South Whitley, about 57% of adults are married. South Whitley is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Whitley had a median family income of $42,438.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

South Whitley Housing

In South Whitley, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In South Whitley, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of South Whitley, IN

Comparing South Whitley 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime43
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