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

About

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.

Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA borders South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Dodge, Cass, Saunders & Washington Counties PUMA, NE, Bellevue City PUMA, NE, Omaha City (Northeast) PUMA, NE, and Omaha City (Southeast) PUMA, NE.

United States Iowa

Population & 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).

Population & Diversity

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.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
162k ± 248
White (Hispanic)
6.05k ± 551
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.43k ± 498

5.84%

Hispanic Population

10.5k people

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

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,345 ± 1,181 people
Philippines
296 ± 422 people
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.

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.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,944 households (3.51%)
German
173 households (0.102%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,312 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
2,150 ± 293
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.

Economy

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.

Employment

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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA.

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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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

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%).

Admissions & Enrollments

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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
53 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
440 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southwest Iowa--Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Iowa Western Community College
1,256 degrees awarded
E Q School of Hair Design
20 degrees awarded

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

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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & 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.

Housing

Property

$139,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,593

$51,879

Median Property Taxes

±$1,234

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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.

The following chart displays the households in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (8.32%)
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%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

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.

Coverage

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.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.