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Woodbine, IA


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Woodbine, Iowa

Woodbine, Iowa, in Harrison county, is 34 miles N of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 35 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,564.

The People and Families of Woodbine

In Woodbine, about 57% of adults are married.

Woodbine has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodbine had a median family income of $40,972.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodbine favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Woodbine Housing

Woodbine has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% 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. Woodbine, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Woodbine, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Woodbine Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Woodbine, IA

Comparing Woodbine 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 Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times73
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built11
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