Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs: The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
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 172 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2619,-95.8608 |
| Named for | Thomas L. Kane |
| Altitude | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Capital city | Council Bluffs is capital of Pottawattamie County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:29:09 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 528 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Council Bluffs is located at 41°15'43"N 95°51'39"W (41.2619400, -95.8608300).
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Weather
83°F
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7 to 16 mph S
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Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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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 |
Services and Civic Places in Council Bluffs
1Council Bluffs City Hall
Rating: 3.5 (2)
209 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 View details
Phone: +17128905100 | Website available
2Council Bluffs Fleet Maintenance
901 10th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 View details
Phone: +17123284698 | Website available
People born in Council Bluffs (82)
People born in Council Bluffs, including musician John Kadlecik, Catholic bishop Vincent J. McCauley, musician Addison Farmer, .
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- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Council Bluffs, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Council Bluffs, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Council Bluffs.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Council Blu Post Office | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503 |
| Main Office Retail Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68108 |
| Postal Emporium Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68102 |
| Leavenworth Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68108 |
| Ames Avenu Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68111 |
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