Demographics & People — Council Bluffs, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 62,564 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~62,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 25,894 |
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| Family Households | 15,202 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2501 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54,817 |
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| Black or African American | 1,627 |
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| Asian | 746 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6,604 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 17,573 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,450 |
| Other groups | 10,385 |
| Irish | 8,159 |
| English | 6,611 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,449 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,613 |
| American | 3,432 |
| Danish | 2,041 |
| Italian | 1,525 |
Language
| English Only | 54,723 |
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| Spanish | 3,483 |
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| Population 5+ | 59,100 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,285 |
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| Population 18+ | 48,682 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Council Bluffs, Iowa.
