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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Britt

Iowa · 2,113 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Britt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,113
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,577 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Britt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,526
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,150 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,411
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,130 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $355 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(118)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(286)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(45)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other1.8%(39)
Diversity Score11.2%(237)
Diversity Score
11
−19%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Britt, Iowa?

Britt, Iowa has about 2,113 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Britt, Iowa?

The typical household in Britt, Iowa earns about $22,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Britt, Iowa expensive?

In Britt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Britt, Iowa?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Britt, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Britt, Iowa?

About 10.4% of people in Britt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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