Council Bluffs, IA cityscape

51503

Council Bluffs, IA

Total Population
37,081
Median Household Income
$76,075
Median Home Value
$229,900
Median Rent
$951

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$76,075
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$229,900
101% above state median
Rent
$951
100% above state median
Median Age
40.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Council Bluffs, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

31.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.2%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$76,075
+1.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.40 people

Total Households
14,856
Family Households
47.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.2%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.7%
Total Employed Residents:8,682

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.4%
394 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
32 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,353
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.8%
18,231 employed
Labor Force
18,860
607 unemployed
Median Age
40.8 years
Per Capita Income
$38,860
Poverty Rate
9.8%

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