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Bode

Iowa · 302 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Bode has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,900. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−8%since 2000
from 327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
748 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−11%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613123644164671990201020202024Bode
2024379
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,000
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(11)
Diversity Score25.6%(77)
Diversity Score
26
+557%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.3%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bode, Iowa?

Bode, Iowa has about 302 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bode, Iowa?

The typical household in Bode, Iowa earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bode, Iowa expensive?

In Bode, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Bode, Iowa?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bode, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bode, Iowa?

About 24.5% of people in Bode, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bode, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bode, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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