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Huxley, Iowa


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Huxley, Iowa

Huxley, Iowa, in Story county, is 9 miles S of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 128 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,316.

The People and Families of Huxley

In Huxley, about 60% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Huxley, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huxley had a median family income of $56,202. People in Huxley generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Huxley enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Huxley gave more campaign money ($4,650) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Huxley Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Huxley. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Huxley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHuxley College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Huxley Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Huxley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Huxley Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Huxley People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Huxley, IA

Comparing Huxley 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 Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times73
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes21
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