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Waukon, IA


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Waukon, Iowa

Waukon, Iowa, in Allamakee county, is 38 miles S of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 141 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 4,131.

The People and Families of Waukon

In Waukon, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Waukon live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Waukon benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waukon had a median family income of $41,068.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waukon ($400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Waukon Housing

About 70% of housing units in Waukon are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Waukon, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Waukon are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Waukon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Waukon Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Waukon Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Waukon, IA

Comparing Waukon 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 Citizens108
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population22

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

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