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Bouton

Iowa · 129 residents · 0.107 sq mi
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Bouton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−5%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
781151521882251990201020202024Bouton
2024168
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,110
+13%since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(129)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+1%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bouton, Iowa?

Bouton, Iowa has about 129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bouton, Iowa?

The typical household in Bouton, Iowa earns about $43,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bouton, Iowa expensive?

In Bouton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Bouton, Iowa?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bouton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bouton, Iowa?

About 9.3% of people in Bouton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bouton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bouton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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