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Lisbon, IA


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Lisbon, Iowa

Lisbon, Iowa, in Linn county, is 14 miles SE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 192 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Lisbon contains a population of approximately 1,898.

The People and Families of Lisbon

In Lisbon, about 65% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Lisbon.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lisbon had a median family income of $55,583. The typical family in Lisbon is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Lisbon have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Lisbon, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Lisbon.

Lisbon Housing

Lisbon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Lisbon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lisbon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lisbon People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lisbon Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lisbon, IA

Comparing Lisbon 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity46
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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