Bettendorf, Iowa Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bettendorf, IA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,915 | 3,204,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1646.0 | 57.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.45% | 0.41% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,421 | 1,308,457 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bettendorf grew by 20.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 36,915 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bettendorf is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.0% of residents. That is 1.5 points above Iowa as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,439 17.4% -4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,109 22.0% +1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,621 20.6% +1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,523 17.7% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Iowa, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Bettendorf and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Iowa 50.0%
- Men 48.6% Iowa 50.0%
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Economy
Bettendorf has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,722 | $75,133 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.78% | 3.99% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bettendorf is about 30% higher than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $181,029 | $153,425 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,182 | $971 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bettendorf is about 12.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,182 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bettendorf spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.5 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.0 | 33.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,518 | $4,382 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 11.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,341 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,362 | 606 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bettendorf is about the same as in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bettendorf has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.1% | 27.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Bettendorf has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bettendorf, Iowa.
How many people live in Bettendorf, Iowa?
About 36,915 people live in Bettendorf, Iowa, in 15,421 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 41.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Bettendorf, Iowa mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Bettendorf, Iowa has 1,646 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 19 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Bettendorf, Iowa?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($181,029 against $97,722), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,182 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Bettendorf, Iowa?
Unemployment in Bettendorf, Iowa is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Bettendorf, Iowa have a college degree?
47.1% of adults in Bettendorf, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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