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Roland, IA


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Roland, Iowa

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.

The People and Families of Roland

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Roland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Roland that were owner-occupied was 87%.

Commuting

In Roland, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Roland College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Roland Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Roland Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Roland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Roland, IA

Comparing Roland 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 Old910
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity35
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone32
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