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Marshalltown, IA


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Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshalltown, Iowa, in Marshall county, is 36 miles E of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 165 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 26,009 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Marshalltown

In Marshalltown, about 52% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Marshalltown.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marshalltown had a median family income of $45,315.

Political Inclinations

Marshalltown folks tended to give their money ($2,830) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Marshalltown Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Marshalltown that were owner-occupied was 70%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Marshalltown, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Marshalltown is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMarshalltown Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMarshalltown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Marshalltown Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Marshalltown Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Marshalltown, IA

Comparing Marshalltown 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 Citizens94
Age of the Population95
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men57
Racial Diversity310
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents92
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime31

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