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Dike, IA


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Dike, Iowa

Dike, Iowa, in Grundy county, is 14 miles W of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 173 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 944 people people live in Dike.

The People and Families of Dike

In Dike, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Dike tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dike had a median family income of $51,518. Overall, families in Dike are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Dike does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Dike than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Dike Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dike, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Iowa.

Commuting

In Dike, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Dike People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Dike Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Dike Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Dike College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Dike, IA

Comparing Dike 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
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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