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Wakeman, OH


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Wakeman, Ohio

Wakeman, Ohio is 17 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 40 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Huron county. The population of the village is 951.

The People and Families of Wakeman

In Wakeman, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wakeman had a median family income of $55,500. There aren't a lot of poor people in Wakeman.

Political Inclinations

Among Wakeman political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,300. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Wakeman Housing

Of the housing in Wakeman, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Wakeman, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Wakeman makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Wakeman Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wakeman Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Wakeman Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Wakeman People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Wakeman Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wakeman, OH

Comparing Wakeman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone32
Housing Recently Built23
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