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Collins is a city in Story County, in the Ames metro area.
The latitude of Collins is 41.902N. The longitude is -93.306W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 997 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 495.
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$37,917National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Collins demographic reports
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24% of Collins residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Collins ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Collins was $20,284, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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7% of Collins residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Collins, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $322. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $662.
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Libraries in Collins include Collins Public Library ... View libraries
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Story County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Collins political report.
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The average commute time for Collins workers is 35 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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