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Vinton, IA


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Vinton, Iowa

Vinton, Iowa, in Benton county, is 22 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 199 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 5,102.

The People and Families of Vinton

In Vinton, about 60% of adults are married.

Vinton boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vinton had a median family income of $41,546.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Vinton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Vinton Housing

Vinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Vinton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyVinton Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Vinton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Vinton, IA

Comparing Vinton 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 Citizens96
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use610
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime64

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