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Bettendorf

Iowa · 39,102 residents · 21.302 sq mi
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Bettendorf is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,404. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,600. Households here earn about 38% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,102
+25%since 2000
from 31,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,836 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K34K37K41K1990201020202024Bettendorf
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,404
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,217 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,855
+56%since 2000
from $28,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(31,488)
Black3.6%(1,416)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,056)
Asian6.1%(2,402)
Other3.2%(1,249)
Diversity Score40.7%(15,926)
Diversity Score
41
+209%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bettendorf, Iowa?

Bettendorf, Iowa has about 39,102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bettendorf, Iowa?

The typical household in Bettendorf, Iowa earns about $85,404 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 $232,600, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Bettendorf, Iowa?

About 51.2% 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 6.5% 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 11,016 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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