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State Center, Iowa

State Center, Iowa, in Marshall county, is 23 miles E of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 152 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,349 people in the city.

The People and Families of State Center

In State Center, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, State Center had a median family income of $45,156.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in State Center. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

State Center Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in State Center is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In State Center, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%State Center Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of State Center, IA

Comparing State Center 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
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times52
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built46
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