Demographics & People — Bettendorf, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 39,297 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~40,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 15,863 |
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| Family Households | 10,788 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2573 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32,675 |
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| Black or African American | 788 |
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| Asian | 2,743 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,918 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 12,986 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,635 |
| Other groups | 6,744 |
| Irish | 6,460 |
| English | 4,065 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,958 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,655 |
| Swedish | 1,352 |
| American | 1,282 |
| Norwegian | 1,125 |
Language
| English Only | 34,059 |
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| Spanish | 654 |
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| Population 5+ | 37,102 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,271 |
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| Population 18+ | 28,939 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.0% |
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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 Bettendorf, Iowa.
