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Whiting, IN vs Elkhart, IN

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- Elkhart is 0% more densely populated than Whiting.
- People are 5.7% more likely to be married in Elkhart.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years older in Elkhart.
 Whiting, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock53,838329,725,481
 Female Population53.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
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 Population - 20104,990  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock51,874285,036,114
 Population - 19905,155  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,986.093.4
 Land Area1.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Whiting, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Whiting, INElkhart, INUnited States
 White45.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.3%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock26.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Whiting, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Married Population35.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.1%50.2%
 Never Married45.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.502.60
 Households1,546  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,54280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households567  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Whiting    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

It's right by the city, access to lots of things to do. Close to the lake and nature preserve. Small town, with a friendly atmosphere, neighbors look out for each other.  More

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Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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