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Bonaparte

Iowa · 359 residents · 0.374 sq mi
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Bonaparte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 5% 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 $49,800. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
359
−22%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
960 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2843373904434961990201020202024Bonaparte
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,041
+77%since 2000
from $12,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(339)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.4%(9)
Diversity Score10.6%(38)
Diversity Score
11
+229%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonaparte, Iowa?

Bonaparte, Iowa has about 359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonaparte, Iowa?

The typical household in Bonaparte, Iowa earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonaparte, Iowa expensive?

In Bonaparte, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Bonaparte, Iowa?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bonaparte, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonaparte, Iowa?

About 14.3% of people in Bonaparte, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonaparte, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonaparte, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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