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Sergeant Bluff

Iowa · 5,015 residents · 2.972 sq mi
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Sergeant Bluff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,397. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,015
+51%since 2000
from 3,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,687 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+19%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Sergeant Bluff
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,397
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,630 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,963
+117%since 2000
from $19,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,112)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(63)
Asian1.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(372)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(4,251)
Black1.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(319)
Asian2.8%(141)
Other3.6%(180)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,640)
Diversity Score
33
+192%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa?

Sergeant Bluff, Iowa has about 5,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa?

The typical household in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa earns about $94,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sergeant Bluff, Iowa expensive?

In Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, the median home is worth about $220,400, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa?

About 5.3% of people in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sergeant Bluff, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,243 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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