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Burlington, Iowa, in Des Moines county, is 56 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 157 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 26,839.
In Burlington, about 53% of adults are married.
Burlington benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $40,912.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burlington ($6,875). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 70% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Burlington, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Burlington than in most places of its size.
Comparing Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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