Bentley, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bentley, Iowa had a total population of 189, the 711th largest community in Iowa. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 63.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Iowa.
- Unemployment rate of 35.1% is notably above the national average.
Bentley Quick Facts
How Bentley 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 | 185 | 189 | +2.2% |
| Median home value | $188,800 | $188,900 | +0.1% |
How Bentley 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+)
Bentley Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Pottawattamie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,586 | $64,578 | 15.1% | $171,800 |
| Carter Lake | 3,767 | $85,349 | 11.5% | $169,400 |
| Avoca | 1,444 | $73,056 | 7.0% | $173,800 |
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | 14.2% | $160,200 |
| Walnut | 1,342 | $62,500 | 12.4% | $115,900 |
| Treynor | 1,126 | $121,696 | 5.1% | $263,500 |
| Neola | 1,116 | $73,306 | 6.1% | $205,100 |
| Underwood | 898 | $105,341 | 3.3% | $253,500 |
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | 8.3% | $181,400 |
| Minden | 630 | $109,167 | 2.4% | $170,500 |
Cities Similar to Bentley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 189 | $52,250 | $67,000 | 14.7% | 23.5% |
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | 9.7% | 28.4% |
| Dixon | 190 | $62,500 | $121,500 | 10.4% | 4.2% |
| Rake | 190 | $42,386 | $49,000 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Williamson | 190 | $45,000 | N/A | 0.0% | 35.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 189, Bentley'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
Bentley is a small community located in Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. The total population is 189. It ranks as the 711th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bentley is 22.9 years. This is 41% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 35.1%. This is 880% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $188,900. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $208,000. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bentley 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
63.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bentley in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 103% 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bentley, 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 Bentley, Iowa?
Bentley, Iowa has a population of 189 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bentley, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bentley — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bentley, IA?
The poverty rate in Bentley is 6.3%. This means approximately 12 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bentley, Iowa?
Bentley's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bentley, IA?
The median home value in Bentley is $188,900.
How educated is Bentley, Iowa?
63.7% of adults (25+) in Bentley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.