Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA

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2021 Population
180,005
0.453% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
41.5
0.955% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.7%
6.1% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$63,100
5.78% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$139,400
7.07% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
82,057
1.66% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA had a population of 180k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $63,100. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA grew from 179,194 to 180,005, a 0.453% increase and its median household income grew from $59,652 to $63,100, a 5.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Other (Hispanic) (1.26%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%).

4.37% of the households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Iowa--Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are Iowa Western Community College (1,256 degrees awarded in 2021) and E Q School of Hair Design (20 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was $139,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA is home to a population of 180k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.67% of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (4.81k people).

In 2021, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.05k White (Hispanic) and 4.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are Spanish (5,944 households), German (173 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (170 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
89,625
Women
49.9%
90,121
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 179,746 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%
2021 Citizenship
98.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    162k ± 248
  2. White (Hispanic)
    6.05k ± 551
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.43k ± 498
5.84%
Hispanic Population
10.5k people

In 2021, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.05k White (Hispanic) and 4.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.84% of the people in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are hispanic (10.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,345 ± 1,181 people
  2. Philippines
    296 ± 422 people
  3. Cuba
    283 ± 413 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,345 Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA residents, followed by Philippines with 296 and Cuba with 283.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.67%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.81k people
2.73%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.89k people

As of 2021, 2.67% of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA residents (4.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was 2.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,944 households (3.51%)
  2. German
    173 households (0.102%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    170 households (0.1%)

4.37% of the households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 3.51% of the households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,312 ± 291
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,150 ± 293
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,880 ± 251

Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA employs 82.1k people. The largest industries in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,616 people), Construction (5,133 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,518 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($135,699), Offices of chiropractors ($135,305), and Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($102,225).

Males in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,553. The income inequality in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
39,904
Women
47.8%
43,536
Men
52.2%

The workforce of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA in 2020 was 83,440 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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Occupations

82.1k
2021 Value
−1.66%
1 Year decline
± −1.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 83.4k employees to 82.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,956 people), Registered nurses (2,507 people), and Cashiers (2,502 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

82.1k
2021 Value
−1.66%
1 Year decline
± −1.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 83.4k employees to 82.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,616 people), Construction (5,133 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,518 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,074
Median earning men ± $1,154
$33,200
Median earning women ± $821

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,133), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,068), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,040).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,019), Public Administration ($47,778), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,173).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA awarded 1,276 degrees. The student population of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,544 male students and 3,181 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are White (978 and 78.7%), followed by Black or African American (107 and 8.61%), Hispanic or Latino (81 and 6.52%), and Asian (28 and 2.25%).

The largest universities in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Iowa Western Community College (1,256 and 98.4%) and E Q School of Hair Design (20 and 1.57%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Iowa--Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (440 and 34.5%), Registered Nursing (146 and 11.4%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (132 and 10.3%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,725 students enrolled in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,167 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 53 degree-majors awarded
  2. 440 degree-majors awarded
  3. 146 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest Iowa--Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was General Studies with 53 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,256 degrees awarded
  2. 20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Iowa Western Community College with 1,256 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 520 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, which is 0.688 times less than the 756 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 978 degrees mean that there were 9.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 107 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($510) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.939% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.572% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48.4k), Some college (33.2k), and Secondary Education (19.9k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was $139,400 in 2021, which is 0.569 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $130,200 to $139,400, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA is $63,100. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Property

$139,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,593
$51,879
Median Property Taxes
±$1,234

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2021
61.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,100
Median Household Income
± $1,599
72.2k
Number of Households
± 1,547

In 2021, the median household income of the 72.2k households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA grew to $63,100 from the previous year's value of $59,652.

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Wage Distribution

0.411
2021 Wage GINI in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA
0.411
2020 Wage GINI in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0007% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.32%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.23%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.32%) and those who worked at home (6.23%).

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Commute Time

20.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA (18.8k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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95.3% of the population of Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 48.6% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.74%
Uninsured
48.6%
Employer Coverage
17.9%
Medicaid
14.4%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
1.75%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA grew by 1.24% from 4.68% to 4.74%.

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