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Clarence, IA


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Clarence, Iowa

Clarence, Iowa, in Cedar county, is 29 miles NE of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 175 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are 1,008 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Clarence

In Clarence, about 61% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Clarence. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarence had a median family income of $42,250.

Political Inclinations

Clarence folks tended to give their money ($15) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Clarence Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Clarence that were owner-occupied was 74%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Clarence, 88% of commuters drive to work. Clarence offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Clarence Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clarence Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Clarence, IA

Comparing Clarence 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
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times52
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built34
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