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Bouton

Iowa · 127 residents · 0.107 sq mi
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Bouton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
127
−7%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781151521882251990201020202024Bouton
2024168
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,988
−4%since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(6)
Diversity Score12.4%(16)
Diversity Score
12
+230%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bouton, Iowa?

Bouton, Iowa has about 127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bouton, Iowa?

The typical household in Bouton, Iowa earns about $48,750 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 $66,800.

How educated are people in Bouton, Iowa?

About 5.8% 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 17.6% 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 26 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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