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Tiffin, Iowa

Tiffin, Iowa, in Johnson county, is 7 miles NW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 207 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Iowa City metropolitan area. Tiffin contains a population of approximately 975.

The People and Families of Tiffin

In Tiffin, about 55% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Tiffin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tiffin had a median family income of $47,969. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Tiffin. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Tiffin, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tiffin favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $700. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Tiffin Housing

Tiffin has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% 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.

Commuting

In Tiffin, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyTiffin Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Tiffin Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Tiffin Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Tiffin College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Tiffin Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Tiffin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Tiffin, IA

Comparing Tiffin 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 Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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