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Coloma, MI


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Coloma, Michigan

Coloma, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 35 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 72 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,595 people lived in Coloma.

The People and Families of Coloma

In Coloma, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coloma had a median family income of $46,042.

Political Inclinations

Coloma residents donated more money ($2,150) to Michael Peroutka than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Unknown party attracted the most donations from the city.

Coloma Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Coloma are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Coloma, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Coloma Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Coloma, MI

Comparing Coloma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

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