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Bristow

Iowa · 145 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 4% 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 $53,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−28%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+48%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351531721902081990201020202024Bristow
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,281
+150%since 2000
from $11,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing32.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(134)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(8)
Diversity Score
5
+331%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
67.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Iowa?

Bristow, Iowa has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bristow, Iowa expensive?

In Bristow, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Iowa?

About 3.6% 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 14.9% 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 41 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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