Iowa Statistics
The AP combs census and other government reports on Iowa. Here's what they come up with:
- 3 million people, 95% of whom are white
- 86% graduated from high school, 21% from college.
- 88% of the land in Iowa (55 million square miles) is farms. There are 5 1/2 hogs for every person. In 2006, Iowa led the nation in the production of pork, corn, soybeans and eggs. Iowa's total agricultural exports for 2005 topped $4.02 billion, second in the nation.
- Median income is $42,000; 7% of families are below poverty level.
- Median age is 38; 15% are over 65.
As to Iowa voters:
- There are 45 Democratic delegates and 40 Republicans. The state has 7 electoral votes.
- In 2004, George W. Bush got 50 percent of the vote to John Kerry's 49.3 percent
- Registered voters: Republican, 574,571; Democratic, 600,572; Undeclared, 737,054
CNN posted these results from the 2004 primaries.
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