Bettendorf, IA Demographics

A map of Bettendorf's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	31,890	31,488	80.4%	80.5%
Asian	2,766	2,402	7.0%	6.1%
Hispanic	2,228	2,056	5.6%	5.3%
Multiracial	1,643	1,539	4.1%	3.9%
Black	1,010	1,416	2.5%	3.6%
Native American/Other	110	201	0.3%	0.5%

Bettendorf, Iowa has an estimated population of 39,647, a slight increase from the 39,102 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 7.0% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bettendorf, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bettendorf is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Bettendorf, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 34.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bettendorf is ranked the 15th 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). Bettendorf was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bettendorf's White Population

31,890 residents of Bettendorf, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bettendorf is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Bettendorf ranks 957th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bettendorf's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Bettendorf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.4%.

Bettendorf is more White than neighboring Hampton (76% White), and Argo (35.7% White). Bettendorf is less White than neighboring Panorama Park (89% White), Riverdale (81.1% White), and Campbell's Island (92.6% White).

Bettendorf's Black Population

1,010 residents of Bettendorf, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bettendorf is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bettendorf ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bettendorf's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Black residents' share of Bettendorf's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.5%.

Bettendorf is more Black than neighboring Panorama Park (0% Black), Campbell's Island (0% Black), Hampton (1.7% Black), and Argo (0% Black). Bettendorf is less Black than neighboring Riverdale (6.6% Black).

Bettendorf's Asian Population

2,766 residents of Bettendorf, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bettendorf is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Bettendorf ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bettendorf's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Asian residents' share of Bettendorf's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.0%.

Bettendorf is more Asian than neighboring Panorama Park (2.1% Asian), Riverdale (0.3% Asian), Campbell's Island (0% Asian), and Hampton (0% Asian). Bettendorf is less Asian than neighboring Argo (64.3% Asian).

Bettendorf's Hispanic Population

2,228 residents of Bettendorf, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bettendorf is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bettendorf ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bettendorf's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bettendorf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Bettendorf is more Hispanic than neighboring Panorama Park (4.1% Hispanic), Riverdale (3.5% Hispanic), Campbell's Island (4.9% Hispanic), and Argo (0% Hispanic). Bettendorf is less Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (15.8% Hispanic).

Bettendorf's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Bettendorf, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bettendorf is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bettendorf ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bettendorf's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bettendorf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Bettendorf is more Native American/Other than neighboring Panorama Park (0% Native American/Other), Campbell's Island (0% Native American/Other), Hampton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Argo (0% Native American/Other). Bettendorf is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverdale (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bettendorf's Multiracial Population

1,643 residents of Bettendorf, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bettendorf is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bettendorf ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bettendorf's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bettendorf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Bettendorf is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbell's Island (2.5% Multiracial), and Argo (0% Multiracial). Bettendorf is less Multiracial than neighboring Panorama Park (4.8% Multiracial), Riverdale (7.1% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.3% 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.