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Compare Marion to Council Bluffs

This post compares Marion, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Marion (city) Council Bluffs (city)
Population 38,014 62,317
Income (median) $48,922 $40,332
Home Value (median) $159,300 $115,800
White 92% 91%
Black 3% 1%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 33% 29%
Age (median) 38 37
Rentals 22% 39%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Marion or Council Bluffs?
A: Marion has a smaller population count than Council Bluffs: 38014 compared with 62317 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Marion or in Council Bluffs?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Marion.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Marion or Council Bluffs?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Marion.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Council Bluffs does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 22% for Marion versus 39% for Council Bluffs.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Marion may include: Urbandale, Bettendorf, and Ankeny.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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