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Bussey

Iowa · 379 residents (2025 est.) · 0.311 sq mi
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Bussey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
−8%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,331 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 1,145 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+19%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:379 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3344004675346001990201020202024Bussey
2024414
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(20)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.7%(40)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(31)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(55)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.5%(31)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.2%(67)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.6%(48)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(51)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(29)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,880
+63%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+5%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(397)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
10
+104%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(15)
Ancestry
English26.1%(108)
Irish19.6%(81)
German16.4%(68)
Dutch14.7%(61)
Scottish7.7%(32)
Italian5.3%(22)
American4.6%(19)
French4.1%(17)
Swiss2.7%(11)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(10)
Polish1.4%(6)
Welsh1.4%(6)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
British1.2%(5)
Slovak0.7%(3)
Russian0.5%(2)
Croatian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(34)
Married62.5%(105)
Widowed4.8%(8)
Divorced12.5%(21)
Women 15+
Never married20%(31)
Married60%(93)
Widowed9%(14)
Divorced11%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bussey, Iowa?

Bussey, Iowa has about 414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bussey, Iowa?

The typical household in Bussey, Iowa earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bussey, Iowa expensive?

In Bussey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Bussey, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bussey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bussey, Iowa?

About 15.0% of people in Bussey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bussey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bussey, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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