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Burt

Iowa · 418 residents · 0.425 sq mi
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Burt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
418
−25%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+19%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3744655576487401990201020202024Burt
2024511
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,144
+47%since 2000
from $15,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(551)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(385)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(15)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other5.8%(24)
Diversity Score23.4%(98)
Diversity Score
23
+948%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burt, Iowa?

Burt, Iowa has about 418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burt, Iowa?

The typical household in Burt, Iowa earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burt, Iowa expensive?

In Burt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,500, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Burt, Iowa?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burt, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burt, Iowa?

About 25.5% of people in Burt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burt, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Burt, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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