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Bondurant, Iowa


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Bondurant, Iowa

Bondurant, Iowa, in Polk county, is 10 miles NE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 131 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Des Moines metropolitan area. Bondurant contains a population of approximately 1,846.

The People and Families of Bondurant

In Bondurant, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bondurant, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Bondurant.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bondurant had a median family income of $56,989. The typical family in Bondurant is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. In Bondurant, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bondurant favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bondurant Housing

Bondurant has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Bondurant, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Bondurant Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bondurant Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bondurant People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bondurant Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bondurant, IA

Comparing Bondurant 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population89
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity35
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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