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Bettendorf

Iowa · 33,217 residents · 21.302 sq mi
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Bettendorf is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,217
+6%since 2000
from 31,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,559 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K34K37K41K1990201020202024Bettendorf
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,604
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,217 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,932
+28%since 2000
from $28,053 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(29,228)
Black1.5%(483)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(772)
Asian1.4%(438)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(4,122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(29,688)
Black2.2%(731)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,205)
Asian3.1%(1,021)
Other1.7%(556)
Diversity Score24.7%(8,196)
Diversity Score
25
+87%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bettendorf, Iowa?

Bettendorf, Iowa has about 33,217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bettendorf, Iowa?

The typical household in Bettendorf, Iowa earns about $65,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bettendorf, Iowa expensive?

In Bettendorf, Iowa, the median home is worth about $164,300, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Bettendorf, Iowa?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bettendorf, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bettendorf, Iowa?

About 5.8% of people in Bettendorf, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bettendorf, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bettendorf, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,131 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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