Bouton city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bouton city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 173. It ranks as the 731st most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bouton city is 28.8 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 42.2% of the population under 18, Bouton city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bouton city is $72,500. This is about average than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $83,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Bouton city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bouton city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bouton city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.