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Carey, ID


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Carey, Idaho

Carey, Idaho, in Blaine county, is 81 miles W of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 457 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 513.

The People and Families of Carey

In Carey, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Carey people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Carey, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carey had a median family income of $42,054. Poverty is less common in Carey than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Carey gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Carey Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Carey. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Carey?

Commuting

In Carey, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCarey Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCarey Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Carey, ID

Comparing Carey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men45
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population13
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
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