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Bristow

Iowa · 160 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 $31,875. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
160
−21%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+30%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351531721902081990201020202024Bristow
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,223
+52%since 2000
from $11,305 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$33,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+18%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(198)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score7.5%(12)
Diversity Score
7
+497%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% 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
42.2 min
+275%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Iowa?

Bristow, Iowa has about 160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristow, Iowa?

The typical household in Bristow, Iowa earns about $31,875 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 $33,900, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Iowa?

About 8.7% 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 17.2% of people in Bristow, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristow, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristow, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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