Bertram, Iowa
Bertram: City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
About
Bertram is a city located in the county of Linn in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 294 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 278 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Bertram
| Population : | 278 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Linn County |
| Area : | 4.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1858 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:52:10 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bertram is located at 41°56'59"N 91°32'8"W (41.9497300, -91.5354500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bertram decreased by 5.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 294 | - | census |
| 2011 | 293 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 292 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 292 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 294 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 293 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 293 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 294 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 293 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 290 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 278 | -4.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,513 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,025 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,219 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,017 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 88.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 622 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $69,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $933 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $353 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $570 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,724 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,823 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 104,820 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 237,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,237 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,204 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,764 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 746 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 333 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 587 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 569 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,376.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.55 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $209,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,468 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $523 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,039 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,161 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 119,147 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 295,528 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 753,207 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,028,102 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,667 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $82,218 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,275 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,079 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,528 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,711 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 412 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,457 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,239 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,656.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 31.37 |
Schools in Bertram
College & universities near Bertram, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153162 | Cornell College | Mount Vernon (IA) | 52314-1098 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bertram, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bertram , Texas City in Burnet County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,520 people.
Other cities in Linn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Linn County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Marion | 40,780 | The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. |
| Hiawatha | 7,466 | City in Iowa |
| Mount Vernon | 4,528 | City in Linn County, Iowa |
| Robins | 3,570 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Fairfax | 2,934 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Center Point | 2,560 | City in Iowa |
| Ely | 2,382 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Lisbon | 2,252 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Central City | 1,296 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Springville | 1,149 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Palo | 1,075 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Walker | 782 | City in Iowa |
| Alburnett | 712 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Coggon | 669 | Human settlement in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Prairieburg | 190 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
