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Holstein, Iowa, in Ida county, is 44 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 87 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 1,470 residents.
In Holstein, about 61% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Holstein than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Holstein had a median family income of $43,636. Home-based work is more common in Holstein than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Holstein. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Holstein was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.
In Holstein, 85% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Holstein it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Holstein to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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