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Britt

Iowa · 2,069 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Britt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
2,069
+1%since 2000
from 2,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,544 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Britt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,150 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,396
+33%since 2000
from $16,130 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
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
$76,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,872)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(159)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(416)
Diversity Score
20
+44%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Britt, Iowa?

Britt, Iowa has about 2,069 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Britt, Iowa?

The typical household in Britt, Iowa earns about $45,000 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Britt, Iowa?

About 10.6% 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 8.7% of people in Britt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Britt, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Britt, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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