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Bankston

Iowa · 28 residents (2025 est.) · 0.271 sq mi
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Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−48%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
−20%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
02550751001990201020202024Bankston
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$93,214
+843%since 2000
from $9,886 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.065
−53%since 2011
from 0.138 in 2011
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bankston, Iowa?

Bankston, Iowa has about 14 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bankston, Iowa?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bankston, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bankston, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Bankston, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bankston, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bankston, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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