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Knoxville, IA


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Knoxville, Iowa

Knoxville, Iowa, in Marion county, is 32 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 147 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 7,731 residents.

The People and Families of Knoxville

In Knoxville, about 53% of adults are married.

The people of Knoxville are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Knoxville had a median family income of $44,078.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Knoxville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Knoxville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Knoxville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Knoxville, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Knoxville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Knoxville, IA

Comparing Knoxville 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
Senior Citizens96
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime42

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