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Middletown, IA


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Middletown, Iowa

Middletown, Iowa, in Des Moines county, is 59 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 160 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 535.

The People and Families of Middletown

In Middletown, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $37,500.

Political Inclinations

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

Middletown Housing

Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Middletown, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Middletown Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Middletown Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Middletown, IA

Comparing Middletown 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
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
People Living Alone11
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