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Ainsworth, Iowa

Ainsworth, Iowa, in Washington county, is 25 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 195 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 524.

The People and Families of Ainsworth

In Ainsworth, about 64% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Ainsworth is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ainsworth had a median family income of $50,208. An unusual characteristic of Ainsworth is the share of people in it who work at home.

Ainsworth Housing

About 77% of housing units in Ainsworth are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Ainsworth, 91% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Ainsworth. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Ainsworth, IA

Comparing Ainsworth 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone53
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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