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Clive, Iowa


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Clive, Iowa

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.

The People and Families of Clive

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Clive Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Clive Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clive Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Clive Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clive Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clive, IA

Comparing Clive 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime64

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