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Albion, IA


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Albion, Iowa

Albion, Iowa, in Marshall county, is 32 miles E of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 163 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 592.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 66% of adults are married. Albion is considered a city for married couples and families.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Albion Housing

About 87% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Albion, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Albion, IA

Comparing Albion 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents64
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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