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Bennett

Iowa · 347 residents · 0.207 sq mi
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Bennett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
−12%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,676 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+33%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3283724164605041990201020202024Bennett
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,489
+76%since 2000
from $17,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other4.6%(16)
Diversity Score15.7%(54)
Diversity Score
16
+1128%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennett, Iowa?

Bennett, Iowa has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennett, Iowa?

The typical household in Bennett, Iowa earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennett, Iowa expensive?

In Bennett, Iowa, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Bennett, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bennett, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennett, Iowa?

About 6.2% of people in Bennett, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennett, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennett, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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