Council Bluffs
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Council Bluffs is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 62,799 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carter Lake, 4.9 miles NW.
- 62,799residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 43.0 sq miland area · 111.3 km²
- 1,461 / sq mipopulation density
- 51501main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. A small portion of the city extends into Mills County. Located on the east bank of the Missouri River, it sits across from Omaha, Nebraska. The city had a population of 62,799 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Iowa and the largest in Southwest Iowa. Council Bluffs is also a principal city in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
Until about 1853, Council Bluffs was known as Kanesville. Kanesville was the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail. Kanesville is also the northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails because there was a steam-powered boat which ferried the settlers' wagons and cattle across the Missouri River. In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad to California was connected to the existing U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs.
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Living in Council Bluffs
- Median household income
- $64,578
- Median home value
- $171,800
- Median rent
- $1,030/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Council Bluffs had 62,799 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 62,799 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,461 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Council Bluffs at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 62,799 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.97 sq mi (111.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2361° N, 95.8534° W |
| ZIP codes | 51501, 51503, 68102, 68108 |
| Official website | councilbluffs-ia.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1916860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Council Bluffs
- Carter Lake4.9 mi NW
- Bellevue, NE7.7 mi SW
- Offutt AFB, NE8.7 mi SW
- Crescent8.9 mi N
- Weston9.2 mi NE
- Ralston, NE9.9 mi W
- Mineola10.5 mi SE
- Omaha, NE10.7 mi W
- McClelland11.1 mi NE
- La Vista, NE11.7 mi W
- La Platte, NE11.9 mi S
- Treynor12.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Council Bluffs
What county is Council Bluffs in?
Council Bluffs is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Council Bluffs, IA?
62,799 people lived in Council Bluffs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Council Bluffs, IA?
The main ZIP code is 51501. Other ZIP codes: 51503, 68102, 68108.
What is the elevation of Council Bluffs?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Council Bluffs?
Carter Lake (4.9 mi), Bellevue (7.7 mi), Offutt AFB (8.7 mi), Crescent (8.9 mi), Weston (9.2 mi).
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