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Lowden, Iowa

Lowden, Iowa, in Cedar county, is 29 miles NW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 168 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are 794 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Lowden

In Lowden, about 67% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Lowden.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lowden had a median family income of $45,735.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Lowden Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lowden that were owner-occupied was 80%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Lowden, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Lowden, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Comparative Profile of Lowden, IA

Comparing Lowden 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built22
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