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Hiawatha, IA


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Hiawatha, Iowa

Hiawatha, Iowa, in Linn county, is 2 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 204 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Hiawatha has a population of 6,480.

The People and Families of Hiawatha

In Hiawatha, about 51% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hiawatha live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hiawatha had a median family income of $47,135. Hiawatha has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Hiawatha value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hiawatha ($11,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hiawatha Housing

About 61% of housing units in Hiawatha are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Hiawatha pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Hiawatha, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHiawatha Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHiawatha Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHiawatha Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hiawatha Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hiawatha Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hiawatha College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hiawatha People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hiawatha Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hiawatha, IA

Comparing Hiawatha 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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