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Parkersburg, IA


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Parkersburg, Iowa

Parkersburg, Iowa is 23 miles W of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 164 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Butler county. The population of the city is 1,889.

The People and Families of Parkersburg

In Parkersburg, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parkersburg had a median family income of $40,313. A sizable number of people in Parkersburg work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Parkersburg political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Parkersburg Housing

Of the housing in Parkersburg, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Parkersburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Parkersburg, IA

Comparing Parkersburg 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 Citizens86
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times52
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
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