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Dunlap, IA


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Dunlap, Iowa

Dunlap, Iowa, in Harrison county, is 43 miles N of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 44 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,139.

The People and Families of Dunlap

In Dunlap, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in Dunlap live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunlap had a median family income of $39,762. Home offices are common in Dunlap.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dunlap Housing

In Dunlap, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Dunlap, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Dunlap, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Dunlap, IA

Comparing Dunlap 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women65
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built11
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