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Essex, IA


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Essex, Iowa

Essex, Iowa, in Page county, is 41 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 884 residents.

The People and Families of Essex

In Essex, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Essex are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $51,806. More so than most places, the people in Essex generally have good jobs with good salaries.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Essex. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Essex Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Essex, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Essex, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Essex let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Essex Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Essex Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Essex Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Essex, IA

Comparing Essex 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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