Bertram, IA Demographics

A map of Bertram's Population by Race

Bertram, Iowa has an estimated population of 239, a large decrease from the 269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bertram, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bertram has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bertram, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bertram is ranked the 666th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bertram was ranked the 605th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bertram's White Population

219 residents of Bertram, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bertram is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Bertram ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bertram's White population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Bertram's population has decreased from 93.7% to 91.6%.

Bertram is more White than neighboring Marion (87.2% White), Mount Vernon (89.3% White), Springville (87.7% White), and Cedar Rapids (77.5% White). Bertram is less White than neighboring Ely (96.8% White).

Bertram's Black Population

0 residents of Bertram, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bertram is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bertram ranks 456th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bertram's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bertram's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bertram is less Black than neighboring Ely (1% Black), Marion (2.6% Black), Mount Vernon (2.6% Black), Springville (0.9% Black), and Cedar Rapids (8.5% Black).

Bertram's Asian Population

0 residents of Bertram, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bertram is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Bertram ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bertram's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bertram's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Bertram is less Asian than neighboring Ely (0.3% Asian), Marion (2.1% Asian), Mount Vernon (1.5% Asian), Springville (3.1% Asian), and Cedar Rapids (2.6% Asian).

Bertram's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Bertram, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bertram is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bertram ranks 647th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bertram's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bertram's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.6%.

Bertram is more Hispanic than neighboring Ely (0% Hispanic), Marion (2.8% Hispanic), Mount Vernon (4.2% Hispanic), and Springville (1.4% Hispanic). Bertram is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Rapids (5.2% Hispanic).

Bertram's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bertram, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bertram is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bertram ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bertram's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Bertram's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bertram is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ely (0.4% Native American/Other), Marion (0.5% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (1% Native American/Other), Springville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cedar Rapids (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bertram's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Bertram, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bertram is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bertram ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bertram's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bertram's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%.

Bertram is more Multiracial than neighboring Ely (1.6% Multiracial), and Mount Vernon (1.4% Multiracial). Bertram is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion (4.9% Multiracial), Springville (6.7% Multiracial), and Cedar Rapids (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.