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Shellsburg, Iowa, in Benton county, is 13 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 206 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 938.
In Shellsburg, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shellsburg, at least compared to other cities of its size.
Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Shellsburg had a median family income of $49,219.
Shellsburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Shellsburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.
Comparing Shellsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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