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Pocatello, Idaho, in Bannock county, is 443 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 51,466 people in the city.
In Pocatello, about 54% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Pocatello. The kids here are young and many.
In 2000, Pocatello had a median family income of $41,884. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Pocatello.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,935) in Pocatello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 66% of housing in Pocatello is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Pocatello, 91% of commuters drive to work. Pocatello is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Pocatello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Pocatello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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