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Wanatah, IN


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Wanatah, Indiana

Wanatah, Indiana is 26 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 49 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. It is in La Porte county. The population of the town is 1,013.

The People and Families of Wanatah

In Wanatah, about 66% of adults are married. Wanatah, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wanatah had a median family income of $54,554. Wanatah is one of the richer towns in Indiana. A sizable number of people in the town work from home. Notably, Wanatah is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Wanatah.

Wanatah Housing

Of the housing in Wanatah, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Wanatah, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wanatah Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wanatah Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wanatah Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Wanatah, IN

Comparing Wanatah 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 Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity45
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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