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Roland, Iowa, in Story county, is 10 miles NE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 1,324 residents in the city.
In Roland, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Roland, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Roland.
In 2000, Roland had a median family income of $55,417. Most of the residents of Roland tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Roland is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Roland that were owner-occupied was 87%.
In Roland, 92% of commuters drive to work.
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