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Madrid, IA


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Madrid, Iowa

Madrid, Iowa, in Boone county, is 15 miles SW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 117 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,264.

The People and Families of Madrid

In Madrid, about 64% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Madrid, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madrid had a median family income of $47,596.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Madrid gave more campaign money ($250) 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.

Madrid Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Madrid.

Commuting

In Madrid, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Madrid People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Madrid, IA

Comparing Madrid 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built34
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