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Bremer County

Iowa · 24,988 residents · 435.479 sq mi
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Bremer County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
24,988
+7%since 2000
from 23,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,209
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,510
+75%since 2000
from $19,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(22,836)
Black0.5%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(130)
Asian0.5%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(884)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(23,403)
Black1%(239)
Hispanic / Latino2%(511)
Asian0.8%(196)
Other1.4%(359)
Diversity Score12.8%(3,188)
Segregation Score34.7%(8,668)
Diversity Score
13
+237%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremer County, Iowa?

Bremer County, Iowa has about 24,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bremer County, Iowa?

The typical household in Bremer County, Iowa earns about $72,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bremer County, Iowa expensive?

In Bremer County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $169,000, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Bremer County, Iowa?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bremer County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bremer County, Iowa?

About 7.1% of people in Bremer County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremer County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremer County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,175 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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