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Coggon, IA


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Coggon, Iowa

Coggon, Iowa, in Linn county, is 19 miles N of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 191 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is in the Cedar Rapids area. There are 745 residents in Coggon.

The People and Families of Coggon

In Coggon, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Coggon, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Coggon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coggon had a median family income of $58,214. Most of the residents of Coggon tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. People say that Coggon is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Coggon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Coggon that were owner-occupied was 83%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Coggon, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Coggon People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Coggon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Coggon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Coggon Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Coggon, IA

Comparing Coggon 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 Old910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built22
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