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Ackley, IA


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Ackley, Iowa

Ackley, Iowa is 36 miles W of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 165 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Hardin county. The population of the city is 1,809.

The People and Families of Ackley

In Ackley, about 59% of adults are married.

Ackley has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ackley had a median family income of $44,200.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Ackley.

Ackley Housing

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

Commuting

In Ackley, 86% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Ackley makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ackley Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ackley Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ackley, IA

Comparing Ackley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built23
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