Bevington, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bevington, Iowa had a total population of 15, the 1005th largest city in Iowa. The poverty rate is 46.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (46.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Iowa.
Bevington Quick Facts
How Bevington 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 | 17 | 15 | -11.8% |
How Bevington 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+)
Bevington Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Warren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 16,044 | $75,453 | 6.4% | $237,500 |
| Hartford | 760 | $70,000 | 7.1% | $176,700 |
| Milo | 731 | $79,904 | 1.6% | $153,100 |
| New Virginia | 587 | $77,188 | 1.4% | $180,600 |
| Martensdale | 569 | $57,500 | 10.2% | $181,400 |
| Cumming | 545 | $162,875 | 4.4% | $508,000 |
| Lacona | 354 | $70,100 | 10.7% | $97,500 |
| St. Marys | 96 | $77,500 | 8.3% | $195,000 |
| Ackworth | 75 | $111,094 | 28.0% | $237,500 |
| Sandyville | 44 | N/A | 2.3% | $187,500 |
Cities Similar to Bevington
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yetter | 15 | N/A | N/A | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Bankston | 14 | N/A | N/A | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Meyer | 14 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Udell | 13 | $90,000 | $55,000 | 10.0% | 23.1% |
| Durango | 18 | N/A | $275,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 15, Bevington'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
Bevington is a small community located in Iowa, within Warren County. The total population is 15. It ranks as the 1005th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bevington is 63.5 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 6.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 46.7%. This is 321% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bevington, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bevington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population.
Education
35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bevington in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% 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 Bevington, 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 Bevington, Iowa?
Bevington, Iowa has a population of 15 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bevington, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bevington — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bevington, IA?
The poverty rate in Bevington is 46.7%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bevington, Iowa?
Bevington's population is 80.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bevington, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bevington — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bevington, Iowa?
35.7% of adults (25+) in Bevington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.