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Tripoli, IA


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Tripoli, Iowa

Tripoli, Iowa, in Bremer county, is 22 miles N of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 153 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,310 people in the city.

The People and Families of Tripoli

In Tripoli, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tripoli had a median family income of $42,647.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Tripoli Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Tripoli is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Tripoli, 89% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Tripoli is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Tripoli Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Tripoli, IA

Comparing Tripoli 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
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built23
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