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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.
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.
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 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 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.
In Bondurant, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Bondurant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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