Council Bluffs, IA Profile: Facts & Data

Advertisement

Council Bluffs Local Links & Resources:
Resources | ALL Council Bluffs Content
Planning to visit Council Bluffs? See Local Hotels

Also See Council Bluffs, IA: ZIP Codes & Maps

Council Bluffs, Iowa - Basic Facts

The City of Council Bluffs is the 10th largest city in Iowa with a population of 62,862 as of July 1, 2023. Council Bluffs ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Council Bluffs is located at latitude 41.2619 and longitude -95.8608 in Pottawattamie County. The formal boundaries for the City of Council Bluffs encompass a land area of 42.86 sq. miles and a water area of 2.64 sq. miles. Pottawattamie County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Council Bluffs has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Council Bluffs is located within Township of Kane, a minor civil division (MCD) of Pottawattamie County.


Jump to... (On This Page!)
  1. Council Bluffs 2023 Demographic Data
  2. Growth Rates for Council Bluffs (Historical & 5-Year Forecast)
  3. Peer Comparisons (Rank and Percentile)
  1. Neighborhoods Demographics (Home Values, Household Income, etc.)
  2. Iowa Research Tools (Easy Tools & Current Data)
  3. Iowa Data Comparison Tool - 2023 Demographics
Advertisement

Council Bluffs, IA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 62,862 (100%)
Population in Households 60,797 (96.7%)
Population in Families 46,264 (73.6%)
Population in Group Quarters1 2,065 ( 3.3%)
Population Density 1,463
Diversity Index2 45
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $59,507
Average Household Income $80,596
% of Income for Mortgage4 17%
Per Capita Income $32,676
Wealth Index5 65
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (48.3)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 27,376 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 16,166 (59.1%)
Renter Occupied HU 9,234 (33.7%)
Vacant Housing Units 1,976 ( 7.2%)
Median Home Value $169,093
Average Home Value $221,207
Housing Affordability Index3 124
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 25,400
Average Household Size 2.39
Family Households 15,255
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population 0.03% 0.02%
Households 0.16% 0.13%
Families   0.03%
Median Household Income   2.37%
Per Capita Income   2.56%
Owner Occupied HU   0.45%

Council Bluffs, IA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Council Bluffs to the other 1,027 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 10 99th
Population Density # 87 92nd
Median Household Income # 712 31st
Housing Affordability Index # 382 37th
Per Capita Income # 799 22nd
Diversity Index # 52 95th

Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.

Council Bluffs, IA - Most Popular Things to Do

Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions

Use HTL Address Research for a Iowa Address and get...

Boundary Maps, Demographic Data, School Zones Review maps and data for the neighborhood, city, county, ZIP Code, and school zone. July 1, 2023, data includes home values, household income, percentage of homes owned, rented or vacant, etc.


Quick & Easy Ways to...

  1. Get Current Demographic Data for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes
  2. View Boundary Maps, for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes
  3. Locate Physical, Cultural, and Historical Features

Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool

Compare Iowa July 1, 2023 Data
Data:
Locations:
Highest or Lowest:
Results:
Advertisement