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Iowa Colony, TX


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Iowa Colony, Texas

Iowa Colony, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 11 miles SE of Missouri City, Texas (center to center) and 19 miles S of Houston, Texas. The village is located in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Iowa Colony has a population of 804.

The People and Families of Iowa Colony

In Iowa Colony, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Iowa Colony people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.

You'll notice more men than women in Iowa Colony compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iowa Colony had a median family income of $50,000. Poverty is less common in Iowa Colony than most places. In the village, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the village.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Iowa Colony gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Iowa Colony Housing

Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Iowa Colony. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low.

Commuting

In Iowa Colony, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Iowa Colony tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyIowa Colony Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Iowa Colony Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Iowa Colony, TX

Comparing Iowa Colony to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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