Bankston, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bankston, Iowa had a total population of 14, the 1007th largest city in Iowa. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Iowa.
Bankston Quick Facts
How Bankston Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2 | 14 | +600.0% |
How Bankston Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bankston Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Dubuque County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 59,174 | $65,845 | 12.7% | $204,800 |
| Asbury | 5,989 | $124,957 | 3.2% | $339,000 |
| Dyersville | 4,423 | $83,559 | 4.9% | $234,100 |
| Cascade | 2,375 | $69,688 | 8.7% | $196,200 |
| Peosta | 2,040 | $120,833 | 2.9% | $336,000 |
| Epworth | 1,894 | $84,271 | 5.2% | $239,900 |
| Farley | 1,889 | $97,143 | 3.5% | $266,000 |
| Worthington | 431 | $97,500 | 2.8% | $166,800 |
| New Vienna | 372 | $93,250 | 4.6% | $201,600 |
| Holy Cross | 280 | $64,375 | 3.6% | $192,400 |
Cities Similar to Bankston
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer | 14 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Bevington | 15 | N/A | N/A | 35.7% | 46.7% |
| Yetter | 15 | N/A | N/A | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Udell | 13 | $90,000 | $55,000 | 10.0% | 23.1% |
| Roseville | 12 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 14, Bankston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bankston is a small community located in Iowa, within Dubuque County. The total population is 14. It ranks as the 1007th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bankston is 29.2 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bankston. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bankston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bankston was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
50.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bankston in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 50.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bankston, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bankston, Iowa?
Bankston, Iowa has a population of 14 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bankston, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bankston — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bankston, IA?
The ACS sample for Bankston recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bankston, Iowa?
Bankston's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bankston, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bankston — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bankston, Iowa?
50.0% of adults (25+) in Bankston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 50.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.