Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs: The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in southwestern Iowa. Council Bluffs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Council Bluffs History Center.
About
Council Bluffs is a city located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 62,230 and a population density of 528 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 62,216 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Council Bluffs
| Population : | 62,216 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Pottawattamie County |
| Postal code : | 51501–51503 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 117.91 km2 |
| Named for : | Thomas L. Kane |
| Altitude : | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Capital city : | Council Bluffs is capital of Pottawattamie County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:16:02 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 528 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Council Bluffs is located at 41°15'43"N 95°51'39"W (41.2619400, -95.8608300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Council Bluffs
- Herat (2016 )
- Kandahar
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Council Bluffs decreased by 0.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 58,268 | - | census |
| 2010 | 62,230 | 6.37% | census |
| 2011 | 62,502 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 62,160 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,117 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 62,397 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,556 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 62,458 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 62,377 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 62,221 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,166 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,216 | 0.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,706 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,781 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,487 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,778 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 94.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 317 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
Council Bluffs zip code is 51501.
County name: Pottawattamie, County
fips: 19155
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $302,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,361 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,031 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | - |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,875 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.99 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,624 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 325,041 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 41,035 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,120 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $123,150 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,587 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 600 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 174 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 566 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 665.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.68 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 31,945 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $251,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,393 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $458 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $924 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 250 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 21,298 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 216,441 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 169,378 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 579,399 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 580,765 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,584 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,882 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,861 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,571 |
| 2019 total employment : | 14,815 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 521,705 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,607 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,827 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,413 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,481 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,114 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 438 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,992 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 47.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 979.77 |
People born in Council Bluffs (82)
People born in Council Bluffs, including musician John Kadlecik, Catholic bishop Vincent J. McCauley, musician Addison Farmer, .
List
- Lee de Forest (American inventor) he was born in 26/08/1873
- William Elmer (American actor (1869-1945)) he was born in 25/04/1869
- William Pfaff (American journalist) he was born in 29/12/1928
- Art Farmer (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 21/08/1928
- John S. McCain, Jr. (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 17/01/1911
- Joan Freeman (American actress) she was born in 08/01/1942
- Harry Langdon (American actor and comedian) he was born in 15/06/1884
- Coleen Seng (American mayor) she was born in 08/02/1936
- Ernest B. Schoedsack (American film director (1893-1979)) he was born in 08/06/1893
- Don Chandler (American football player, placekicker, punter (1934-2011)) he was born in 05/09/1934
- Jack L. Treynor (Financial economist) he was born in 21/02/1930
- Nathan M. Pusey (American academic) he was born in 04/04/1907
- Robert Vernon Denney (American politician) he was born in 11/04/1916
- Walter I. Smith (United States federal judge) he was born in 10/07/1862
- David Yost (American actor) he was born in 07/01/1969
- Arthur Ward Lindsey (American entomologist) he was born in 01/01/1894
- Charles D. Brown (American actor (1887-1948)) he was born in 01/07/1887
- Edwin Wallock (American silent film actor (1877-1951)) he was born in 06/11/1877
Schools in Council Bluffs
College & universities near Council Bluffs, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154466 | E Q School of Hair Design | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51501 |
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
| 181002 | Creighton University | Omaha (NE) | 68178 |
| 181428 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha (NE) | 68198-7815 |
| 180832 | Clarkson College | Omaha (NE) | 68131-2739 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Council Bluffs, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Council Bluffs
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Council Blu Post Office | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503 |
| Postal Emporium Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68102 |
| Main Office Retail Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68108 |
| Leavenworth Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68108 |
| South Omaha Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68107 |
Other cities in Pottawattamie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Lake | 3,793 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Avoca | 1,537 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Treynor | 967 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Underwood | 965 | City in Iowa |
| Neola | 890 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Carson | 813 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Walnut | 768 | Town in Iowa |
| Crescent | 618 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Minden | 597 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Macedonia | 243 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Hancock | 196 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| McClelland | 155 | City in Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Council Bluffs distances to largest Iowa cities
