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Walcott, Iowa, in Scott county, is 10 miles W of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 162 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. Walcott has a population of 1,528.
In Walcott, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, Walcott had a median family income of $52,625. Walcott is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. You could say that Walcott is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Walcott ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 78% of housing units in Walcott are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Walcott, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Walcott are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Walcott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Walcott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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