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Winamac, IN


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Winamac, Indiana

Winamac, Indiana, in Pulaski county, is 46 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 78 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town has a population of 2,418.

The People and Families of Winamac

In Winamac, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in Winamac live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winamac had a median family income of $43,824.

Political Inclinations

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

Winamac Housing

In Winamac, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Winamac without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Winamac, 96% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Winamac is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyWinamac Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Winamac Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Winamac, IN

Comparing Winamac 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
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population69
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built34
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