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Bertram

Iowa · 269 residents · 1.534 sq mi
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Bertram is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 412 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,500. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
269
−60%since 2000
from 681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+150%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1412884365837301990201020202024Bertram
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,143
+176%since 2000
from $16,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
5.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(647)
Black1.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(59)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(252)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other5.9%(16)
Diversity Score21.1%(57)
Diversity Score
21
+142%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+159%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bertram, Iowa?

Bertram, Iowa has about 269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bertram, Iowa?

The typical household in Bertram, Iowa earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bertram, Iowa expensive?

In Bertram, Iowa, the median home is worth about $204,500.

How educated are people in Bertram, Iowa?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bertram, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bertram, Iowa?

About 1.1% of people in Bertram, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bertram, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bertram, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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