Council Bluffs, Iowa Population 2022
Council Bluffs is a city located in Pottawattamie County Iowa. Council Bluffs has a 2020 population of 62,001. It is also the county seat of Pottawattamie County. Council Bluffs is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,370 in 2010.
The average household income in Council Bluffs is $65,941 with a poverty rate of 12.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $848 per month, and the median house value is $120,100. The median age in Council Bluffs is 38.4 years, 36.5 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
Council Bluffs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Council Bluffswas:
- White: 91.10%
- Other race: 2.80%
- Black or African American: 2.48%
- Two or more races: 2.10%
- Asian: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 966,386 | 8,472 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 957,914 | 8,472 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 949,442 | 8,472 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 940,970 | 8,983 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 931,987 | 8,556 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 923,431 | 10,358 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 913,073 | 9,738 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 903,335 | 9,471 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 893,864 | 9,309 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 884,555 | 8,533 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 876,022 | 8,351 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 867,671 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,806 | 91.10% |
| Some Other Race | 1,749 | 2.80% |
| Black or African American | 1,545 | 2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1,310 | 2.10% |
| Asian | 636 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 299 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Council Bluffs Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,712 | 2.44 | 61.3 |
| Married | 10,351 | 3.14 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 9,586 | 1.25 | 47.8 |
| Female | 3,577 | 3.29 | 46 |
| Male | 1,198 | 3.29 | 55.2 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,620 | 3.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,828 | 9.14% |
| High School Graduate | 14,044 | 33.55% |
| Some College | 9,887 | 23.62% |
| Associates Degree | 4,589 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,270 | 12.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,628 | 6.28% |
Council Bluffs Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,021 | 33,057 | 7,481 |
| Hispanic | 3,209 | 1,897 | 288 |
| Other Race | 892 | 453 | 77 |
| Black | 667 | 608 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 428 | 89 |
| Asian | 443 | 401 | 47 |
| Native American | 173 | 115 | 4 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.21%.
$37,189
Average Earnings
$41,404
Average Male
$32,341
Average Female
Council Bluffs Language by Age
Council Bluffs Language
91.02% of Council Bluffs residents speak only English, while 8.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.25% of the population.
Council Bluffs Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,931 | 5,981 | 11.74% |
| Hispanic | 6,210 | 1,378 | 22.19% |
| Other | 505 | NaN% | |
| Black | 1,156 | 187 | 16.18% |
| Multiple | 1,252 | 114 | 9.11% |
| Asian | 611 | 61 | 9.98% |
| Native | 273 | 48 | 17.58% |
12.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.53%
Male Poverty Rate
14.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Council Bluffs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Council Bluffs is Hispanic, with 22.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Council Bluffs is Multiple, with 9.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.63%.
Council Bluffs Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Council Bluffs Married by Age and Sex
Council Bluffs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Council Bluffs Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,267 | 9.61% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 13.85% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 22 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 14 | 5.32% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.21% |
Council Bluffs Veterans by Education
4.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.07%
Born in Council Bluffs
94.47%
Native Born
5.53%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.47% of Council Bluffs residents were born in the United States, with 49.07% having been born in Iowa. 3.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 62,001 | -55 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 62,056 | -55 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 62,111 | -55 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 62,166 | -55 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 62,221 | -156 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 62,377 | -81 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 62,458 | -98 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 62,556 | 159 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 62,397 | 280 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 62,117 | -43 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 62,160 | -342 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 62,502 | 132 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 62,370 | 4,102 | 0.68% |
| 2000 | 58,268 | 3,953 | 0.70% |
| 1990 | 54,315 | -2,134 | -0.38% |
| 1980 | 56,449 | -3,899 | -0.67% |
| 1970 | 60,348 | 4,707 | 0.82% |
| 1960 | 55,641 | 10,212 | 2.05% |
| 1950 | 45,429 | 3,990 | 0.92% |
| 1940 | 41,439 | -609 | -0.15% |
| 1930 | 42,048 | 5,886 | 1.52% |
| 1920 | 36,162 | 6,870 | 2.13% |
| 1910 | 29,292 | 3,490 | 1.28% |
| 1900 | 25,802 | 4,328 | 1.85% |
| 1890 | 21,474 | 3,411 | 1.74% |
| 1880 | 18,063 | 8,043 | 6.07% |
| 1870 | 10,020 | 0.00% |