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Mapleton, IA


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Mapleton, Iowa

Mapleton, Iowa, in Monona county, is 39 miles SE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 63 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 1,416 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Mapleton

In Mapleton, about 51% of adults are married. In Mapleton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Mapleton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mapleton had a median family income of $38,063.

Political Inclinations

Mapleton folks tended to give their money ($680) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mapleton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mapleton that were owner-occupied was 81%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mapleton, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mapleton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Mapleton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mapleton, IA

Comparing Mapleton 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built35
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