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Bronson

Iowa · 294 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Bronson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+9%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872443023604171990201020202024Bronson
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,354
+59%since 2000
from $19,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
9.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(265)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(11)
Diversity Score20.1%(59)
Diversity Score
20
+2060%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+121%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronson, Iowa?

Bronson, Iowa has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronson, Iowa?

The typical household in Bronson, Iowa earns about $77,813 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 $137,500.

How educated are people in Bronson, Iowa?

About 22.5% 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 1.5% 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 88 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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