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Jesup, IA


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Jesup, Iowa

Jesup, Iowa is 14 miles E of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 178 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Buchanan county. The population of the city is 2,212.

The People and Families of Jesup

In Jesup, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jesup had a median family income of $48,966. There aren't a lot of poor people in Jesup.

Political Inclinations

Among Jesup political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Jesup Housing

Of the housing in Jesup, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Jesup than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Jesup, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Jesup Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Jesup Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jesup, IA

Comparing Jesup 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 Men87
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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