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Bristow

Iowa · 202 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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Bristow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $27,500. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

202
+9%since 1990
from 186 in 1990
1990 – 2025
215 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 198 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
−11%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1351531721902081990201020202024Bristow
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,625
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,305
+44%since 1990
from $7,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$281
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.8% rent
0.9
−16%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(198)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−61%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Iowa?

Bristow, Iowa has about 202 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bristow, Iowa?

The typical household in Bristow, Iowa earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristow, Iowa expensive?

In Bristow, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bristow, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristow, Iowa?

About 17.7% of people in Bristow, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristow, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristow, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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