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Dubuque, IA


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Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa is 144 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Dubuque county. The population of the city is 57,686.

The People and Families of Dubuque

In Dubuque, about 51% of adults are married.

Dubuque has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dubuque had a median family income of $46,564. The people of Dubuque can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Dubuque political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,155. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Dubuque Housing

Of the housing in Dubuque, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Dubuque than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Dubuque, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDubuque Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Dubuque Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dubuque College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dubuque Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Dubuque Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Dubuque Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Dubuque, IA

Comparing Dubuque 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 Citizens94
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents103
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime52

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