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Grinnell, Iowa, in Poweshiek county, is 46 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 169 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 9,105 people in the city.
In Grinnell, about 46% of adults are married. In Grinnell, lots of people live on their own.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Grinnell has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Grinnell had a median family income of $48,991. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Grinnell.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,351) in Grinnell. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 65% of housing in Grinnell is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Grinnell, 75% of commuters drive to work. Grinnell is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Grinnell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Grinnell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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