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Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, city, in Scott County, Iowa. Bettendorf had 40,710 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 39,102 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,647 (±42). GEOID 1906355.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,710
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,102 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,647 ±42
Median household income
$100,495
±$3,501 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$306,500
±$13,120 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$1,187
±$60 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Bettendorf and what county is it in?
Bettendorf is a city in Scott County, Iowa. It covers 21.3 square miles of land, 1,836 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bettendorf is in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bettendorf, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,710 people lived in Bettendorf on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 39,102 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,647 (±42).
| Measure | Bettendorf | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,647 ±42 | 174,608 | +3,728 |
| Households | 16,384 ±418 | 73,132 | +2,399 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.06 | 2.34 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 17,042 ±404 | 78,537 | +1,734 |
Bettendorf's population since 2000
From 31,275 in 2000 to 40,710 in 2025: up 30.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bettendorf as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bettendorf?
The median resident of Bettendorf is 40.9 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 7.0%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bettendorf | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±0.9 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±1.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±1.3 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4% ±2.0 pts | 77.0% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7% ±1.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±1.2 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.7% ±2.7 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.4% ±2.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±2.2 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bettendorf earn?
Half of Bettendorf's 16,384 households earn less than $100,495 a year (±$3,501), against $78,277 in Scott County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $101,105 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bettendorf | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,495 ±$3,501 | $78,277 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $135,966 ±$7,156 | $103,843 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,237 ±$3,054 | $43,847 | +$3,933 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±1.6 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±1.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±1.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bettendorf?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Bettendorf's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $306,500 by its owner (±$13,120). The median renter pays $1,187 a month including utilities, and 32.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bettendorf | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $306,500 ±$13,120 | $222,000 | +$29,225 |
| Median gross rent | $1,187 ±$60 | $1,005 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.6% ±5.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,968 ±$80 | $1,572 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0% ±2.5 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.0% ±2.5 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Housing units | 17,042 ±404 | 78,537 | +1,734 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±2.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1% ±2.3 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bettendorf building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units in Bettendorf in 2025 (70 in single-family houses), 3.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bettendorf work and get to work?
82.7% of Bettendorf's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Bettendorf | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1% ±1.9 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.7% ±2.1 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.9% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min ±1.3 | 20.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bettendorf?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Bettendorf, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,729 (Tract 134) to $141,937 (Tract 137.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 137.06Scott County | 8,840 | $141,937 |
| Tract 137.05Scott County | 5,390 | $83,219 |
| Tract 137.02Scott County | 6,040 | $124,167 |
| Tract 135Scott County | 3,725 | $70,579 |
| Tract 133Scott County | 3,126 | $78,710 |
| Tract 134Scott County | 2,896 | $60,729 |
| Tract 137.03Scott County | 2,779 | $113,456 |
| Tract 136Scott County | 2,692 | $109,318 |
| Tract 101.03Scott County | 5,171 | $183,802 |
| Tract 132Scott County | 1,511 | $74,813 |
| Tract 101.01Scott County | 3,403 | $91,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bettendorf) · Census block assignment files
How does Bettendorf compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bettendorf is the 1,020th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Bettendorf ranks 40th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd | 279 |
| Median household income | 40th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 12th | 279 |
| Median home value | 25th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 185th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th | 279 |
| Median age | 112th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 128th | 279 |
| Work from home | 79th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 144th | 279 |
Bettendorf's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Bettendorf with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bettendorf?
7 of the 57 figures for Bettendorf on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bettendorf are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bettendorf.