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Waterloo, IN


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Waterloo, Indiana

Waterloo, Indiana, in De Kalb county, is 20 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 77 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The town is included in the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,200 people lived in Waterloo.

The People and Families of Waterloo

In Waterloo, about 57% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Waterloo without hitting a preschooler.

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterloo had a median family income of $45,625.

Political Inclinations

Waterloo residents donated more money ($250) 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.

Waterloo Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Waterloo are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Waterloo, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Waterloo; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Waterloo Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Waterloo, IN

Comparing Waterloo 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity57
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime11
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