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Breda

Iowa · 483 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Breda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
+1%since 2000
from 477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−11%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3994264544825091990201020202024Breda
2024477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,594
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,783 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,404
+40%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(477)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−50%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breda, Iowa?

Breda, Iowa has about 483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breda, Iowa?

The typical household in Breda, Iowa earns about $38,594 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Breda, Iowa?

About 10.0% 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 10.8% 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 33 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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