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Breda

Iowa · 488 residents (2025 est.) · 0.739 sq mi
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Breda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,600. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
Unchangedsince 2000
from 477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−18%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3994264544825091990201020202024Breda
2024477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,095
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,783 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,445
+172%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+14%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(471)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
Diversity Score
3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breda, Iowa?

Breda, Iowa has about 477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breda, Iowa?

The typical household in Breda, Iowa earns about $62,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breda, Iowa expensive?

In Breda, Iowa, the median home is worth about $144,600, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Breda, Iowa?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Breda, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breda, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Breda, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breda, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Breda, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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