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Bussey

Iowa · 387 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Bussey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,300. Households here earn about 46% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−14%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3344004675346001990201020202024Bussey
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,144
+65%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+16%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(351)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(14)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score15.6%(61)
Diversity Score
16
+827%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bussey, Iowa?

Bussey, Iowa has about 387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bussey, Iowa?

The typical household in Bussey, Iowa earns about $33,125 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Bussey, Iowa?

About 18.3% 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 16.9% 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 121 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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