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Mitchellville, Iowa, in Polk county, is 13 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 136 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Des Moines metropolitan area. Mitchellville contains a population of approximately 1,715.
In Mitchellville, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Mitchellville had a median family income of $52,113. The typical family in Mitchellville is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Mitchellville. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Mitchellville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Mitchellville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Mitchellville, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Mitchellville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Mitchellville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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