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Morning Sun, IA


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Morning Sun, Iowa

Morning Sun, Iowa is 41 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 178 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Louisa county. The population of the city is 872.

The People and Families of Morning Sun

In Morning Sun, about 61% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Morning Sun.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morning Sun had a median family income of $43,173.

Political Inclinations

Among Morning Sun political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Morning Sun Housing

Of the housing in Morning Sun, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Morning Sun, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Morning Sun Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Morning Sun Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Morning Sun, IA

Comparing Morning Sun 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
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built11
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