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Bronson

Iowa · 322 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Bronson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,200. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
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
322
+20%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872443023604171990201020202024Bronson
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,736
+9%since 2000
from $19,086 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score5%(16)
Diversity Score
5
+432%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronson, Iowa?

Bronson, Iowa has about 322 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronson, Iowa?

The typical household in Bronson, Iowa earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bronson, Iowa expensive?

In Bronson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $117,200, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Bronson, Iowa?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bronson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bronson, Iowa?

About 6.9% of people in Bronson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bronson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bronson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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