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Palo

Iowa · 614 residents · 1.197 sq mi
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Palo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,558. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $95,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

614
+17%since 1990
from 524 in 1990
1990 – 2025
513 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 438 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+23%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4337079811K2K1990201020202024Palo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,558
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,429
+78%since 1990
from $12,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$563
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
15.4% rent
1.8
+19%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(517)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(4)
Diversity Score3.3%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(604)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.4%(15)
2
−26%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−52%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Palo, Iowa?

Palo, Iowa has about 614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palo, Iowa?

The typical household in Palo, Iowa earns about $53,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palo, Iowa expensive?

In Palo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Palo, Iowa?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palo, Iowa?

About 4.6% of people in Palo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Palo, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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