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Concordia, MO


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Concordia, Missouri

Concordia, Missouri, in Lafayette county, is 46 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 54 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Kansas City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,360 people in Concordia.

The People and Families of Concordia

In Concordia, about 56% of adults are married.

Concordia has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Concordia had a median family income of $43,605.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($300) in Concordia. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Concordia Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Concordia is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Concordia, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Concordia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Concordia, MO

Comparing Concordia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity43
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime67
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