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Center Point, Iowa, in Linn county, is 14 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 201 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is located in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Center Point has a population of 2,007.
In Center Point, about 65% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Center Point, since the city is home to many young children.
In 2000, Center Point had a median family income of $55,677. People in Center Point generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Center Point than most places. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Center Point gave more campaign money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Center Point. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Center Point, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Center Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Center Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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