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Winona Lake, Indiana

Winona Lake, Indiana, in Kosciusko county, is 32 miles S of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 102 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town has a population of 3,987.

The People and Families of Winona Lake

In Winona Lake, about 57% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Winona Lake. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winona Lake had a median family income of $50,817. Winona Lake enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Winona Lake gave more campaign money ($5,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Winona Lake Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Winona Lake. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Winona Lake is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Winona Lake, 94% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Winona Lake, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Winona Lake, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Winona Lake College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Winona Lake Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Winona Lake Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Winona Lake Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Winona Lake, IN

Comparing Winona Lake 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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