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Wheatfield, IN


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Wheatfield, Indiana

Wheatfield, Indiana, in Jasper county, is 31 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 55 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town has a population of 772.

The People and Families of Wheatfield

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

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheatfield had a median family income of $43,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Wheatfield residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wheatfield Housing

In Wheatfield, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Wheatfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Wheatfield, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wheatfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wheatfield Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Wheatfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wheatfield, IN

Comparing Wheatfield 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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