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Clive, Iowa, in Polk county, is 6 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 117 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The people of the city are in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Clive has a population of 12,855.
In Clive, about 72% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Clive. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Clive.
In 2000, Clive had a median family income of $90,863. Clive is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Clive isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Clive, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clive residents, with $16,975. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Clive, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Clive has higher property taxes than most places in Iowa, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Clive, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Clive strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Clive to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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