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Walkerton, IN


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Walkerton, Indiana

Walkerton, Indiana, in St Joseph county, is 17 miles SW of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 67 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town is included in the South Bend metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,274 people lived in Walkerton.

The People and Families of Walkerton

In Walkerton, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walkerton had a median family income of $42,407.

Political Inclinations

Walkerton residents donated more money ($4,500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Walkerton Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Walkerton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Walkerton, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%Walkerton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Walkerton, IN

Comparing Walkerton 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
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime710
Low Violent Crime32
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