Elberon, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 178 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.3%
 
Males: 107  (60.4%)
Females: 71  (39.6%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52225.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,792 (it was $38,594 in 2000)
Elberon:

$67,792
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,954 (it was $12,440 in 2000)

Elberon city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,727 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Elberon:

$85,727
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $210,106; detached houses: $214,271; townhouses or other attached units: $310,430; in 2-unit structures: $177,647; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $213,942; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $242,461; mobile homes: $68,233
March 2022 cost of living index in Elberon: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.0%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elberon, Iowa as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elberon is 194 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (34.0%), American (29.8%), Irish (12.8%), Czech (10.6%), European (4.3%), Dutch (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/28/1893

Land area: 0.66 square miles.

Population density: 271 people per square mile   (very low).

Elberon, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,002 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $848 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (33.4 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (166.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (238.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Vining, IA (1.9 miles),
Keystone, IA (2.5 miles ),
Clutier, IA (2.6 miles ),
Chelsea, IA (2.7 miles ),
Belle Plaine, IA (2.8 miles ),
Luzerne, IA (3.1 miles),
Dysart, IA (3.4 miles ),
Van Horne, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.01 N, Longitude: 92.32 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Elberon, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elberon, IA in 2022
Elberon satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+20.7%).
Most common industries in Elberon, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.3%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.4%)
  • Utilities (7.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.0%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Elberon, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.0%)

Average climate in Elberon, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Elberon, Iowa average temperatures Elberon, Iowa average precipitation Elberon, Iowa humidity Elberon, Iowa wind speed Elberon, Iowa snowfall Elberon, Iowa sunshine Elberon, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Elberon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the Elberon city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/26/1965, a category F4 tornado 20.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elberon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 153% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 339.3 miles away from Elberon center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 320.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 339.3 miles away from Elberon center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 180.4 miles away from Elberon center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 458.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 366.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tama County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elberon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elberon:

  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)
  • BELLE PLAINE NURSING AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BELLE PLAINE, IA)
  • SUNNYCREST NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DYSART, IA)
  • TAMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HO (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • SUNNY HILL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TAMA, IA)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE OF TOLEDO (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • SUNRISE HILL CARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TRAER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elberon:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 30 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 35 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 36 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • University of Iowa (about 47 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 64 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 67 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa State University (about 69 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)

Library in Elberon:

  • ELBERON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,484; Location: 106 MAIN ST; 8,449 books; 72 audio materials; 359 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions; 6 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elberon: Elberon City Hall (A), Elberon Volunteer Fire and Rescue (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Chad Hennings - College football player, Clyde Shugart - Football player.

Tama County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elberon and their reported violations in the past:

ELBERON WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 196, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-02-2010), St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2010), St Public Notif received (FEB-02-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-20-2010), St Public Notif requested (AUG-20-2010), St Public Notif received (FEB-02-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Elberon:

Marital status in Elberon, IA
  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Elberon:

  • High school or higher: 92.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elberon, IA (based on Tama County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23322
Catholic2,6144
Evangelical Protestant72710
Other8-
None9,185-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Tama County:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Tama County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Tama County:

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Tama County:

28.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Tama County:

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Elberon:

45.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Elberon:

28.5
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Elberon:

13.9%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Elberon:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.4%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

50.9%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elberon, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$250
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$113
Local Libraries 0$0 1$765
Sewerage 0$0 1$554
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,682

Elberon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($213.48)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($162.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $23,000 ($129.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($112.36)
    Libraries: $15,000 ($84.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($78.65)
    Health - Other: $14,000 ($78.65)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($28.09)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($22.47)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($22.47)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($16.85)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($16.85)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($11.24)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($11.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Health - Other: $32,000 ($179.78)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,000 ($174.16)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.62)

Elberon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $17,000 ($95.51)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($84.27)
    Sewerage: $14,000 ($78.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $13,000 ($73.03)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($11.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($5.62)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($5.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($191.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000 ($112.36)
    Other: $3,000 ($16.85)
  • Tax - Property: $47,000 ($264.04)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($67.42)

Elberon government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($112.36)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,000 ($78.65)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($33.71)

Elberon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $186,000 ($1044.94)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elberon:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elberon:

  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Elberon:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 249ft / 76.2mTotal length
  • 15,365Total average daily traffic
  • 3,282Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,365Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elberon, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elberon, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Elberon)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Repeater, 204 1st Avenue (Lat: 42.007500 Lon: -92.316028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 32 m, Overall height: 38 m, Call Sign: WPZB403,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.880 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2013, Expiration Date: 12/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2024, Certifier: Richard Prusha, Registrant: Graybill Communications Inc, 305 Miller Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233, Phone: (319) 393-5456, Fax: (319) 393-5458, Email:

  • Lat: 42.022806 Lon: -92.283583, Call Sign: WRAD917,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.412 MHz, 464.012 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2017, Expiration Date: 10/20/2027, Certifier: Joshua Hennings, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC0EID, Licensee ID: L00918419, Grant Date: 10/20/1998, Expiration Date: 10/20/2008, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2004, Registrant: Sharon K Gillespie, 408 2nd St, Elberon, IA 52225-0064

  • Call Sign: WA0AFY, Licensee ID: L00239753, Grant Date: 05/04/1998, Expiration Date: 01/24/2007, Cancellation Date: 12/13/2003, Registrant: Larry R Gillespie, Elberon, IA 52225-0064

  • Call Sign: WA0AFY, Previous Call Sign: KC0EID, Licensee ID: L00918419, Grant Date: 11/19/2004, Expiration Date: 11/19/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2016, Certifier: Sharon K Gillespie, Registrant: Sharon K Gillespie, 408 2nd St, Elberon, IA 52225-0064


Most common first names in Elberon, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Emma881.6 years
John784.7 years
Charles677.8 years
Agnes588.8 years
Mary590.8 years
Anna486.2 years
Frank484.0 years
Edward479.3 years
Joseph472.1 years
Louis478.8 years
Most common last names in Elberon, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dvorak1075.4 years
Kalina687.0 years
Rayman676.4 years
Andresen579.0 years
Benda570.6 years
Breja567.0 years
Hlas583.0 years
Ledvina472.2 years
Mikoda475.0 years
Novak487.2 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elberon, IA
  • 86.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.7%Wood
  • 3.8%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Elberon compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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