Bremer County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Bremer County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bremer County, Iowa has a population of 25,204, the 26th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $86,784 and the median home value is $219,600. The poverty rate is 7.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bremer County Quick Facts

Population 25,204

Median Household Income $86,784

Median Home Value $219,600

Poverty Rate 7.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 39.0 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.3%

High School Graduation 96.2%

Cities/Places 7

Population 25,204 26th of 99

Median Income $86,784 16% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.3%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Bremer County 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	25,118	25,204	+0.3%
Median household income	$83,343	$86,784	+4.1%
Median home value	$207,200	$219,600	+6.0%

Median Household Income

Bremer

$86,784

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bremer

$219,600

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.4%

$25K-$50K 14.6%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 40.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

18.1%

$100K-$125K

14.0%

$125K-$150K

10.3%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

8.0%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

66.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $921/mo 12.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

22.4%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Bremer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Waverly	10,494	$80,284	10.9%	$223,300
Denver	2,379	$92,000	6.7%	$229,200
Sumner	2,106	$58,854	13.6%	$118,000
Tripoli	1,156	$78,324	3.3%	$120,500
Readlyn	736	$86,103	5.3%	$168,400
Plainfield	314	$80,000	10.2%	$128,100
Frederika	236	$57,083	14.0%	$98,100

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Population Overview

Bremer County is located in Iowa with a total population of 25,204. It is the 26th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bremer County is 39.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bremer County is $86,784. This is 16% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $219,600. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Bremer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bremer County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bremer County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bremer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bremer County, Iowa?

Bremer County has a population of 25,204, making it the 26th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Bremer County?

The median household income in Bremer County is $86,784 with a poverty rate of 7.3%.

How many cities are in Bremer County, Iowa?

Bremer County contains 7 Census-designated places.