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Wolcott, IN


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Wolcott, Indiana

Wolcott, Indiana, in White county, is 25 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 82 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 989 people lived in Wolcott.

The People and Families of Wolcott

In Wolcott, about 61% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Wolcott without hitting a preschooler.

In the town, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wolcott had a median family income of $45,833.

Wolcott Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Wolcott 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 Wolcott, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Wolcott, IN

Comparing Wolcott 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
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men65
Age of the Population58
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built33
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