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Remsen, IA


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Remsen, Iowa

Remsen, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 30 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 107 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 1,762 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Remsen

In Remsen, about 64% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Remsen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Remsen had a median family income of $48,250. People say that Remsen is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Remsen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Remsen that were owner-occupied was 83%.

Commuting

In Remsen, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Remsen is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Remsen Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Remsen Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Remsen, IA

Comparing Remsen 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 Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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