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Hinton, Iowa

Hinton, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 10 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 96 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 808.

The People and Families of Hinton

In Hinton, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Hinton, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hinton had a median family income of $58,958. The typical family in Hinton is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Hinton. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hinton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hinton Housing

Hinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Hinton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Hinton do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hinton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hinton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hinton Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hinton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hinton, IA

Comparing Hinton 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
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
People Living Alone21
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