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Muscatine, IA


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Muscatine, Iowa

Muscatine, Iowa, in Muscatine county, is 25 miles W of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 178 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 22,697 people lived in Muscatine.

The People and Families of Muscatine

In Muscatine, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muscatine had a median family income of $45,366.

Political Inclinations

Muscatine residents donated more money ($13,640) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Muscatine Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Muscatine are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Muscatine as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Muscatine, 92% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMuscatine Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMuscatine Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Muscatine Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Muscatine, IA

Comparing Muscatine 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 Old79
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents82
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime21

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