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Parnell

Iowa · 194 residents · 0.177 sq mi
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Parnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−12%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+16%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1501922342753171990201020202024Parnell
2024303
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,513
+53%since 2000
from $19,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(174)
Black2.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(25)
Diversity Score
13
+1052%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parnell, Iowa?

Parnell, Iowa has about 194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parnell, Iowa?

The typical household in Parnell, Iowa earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parnell, Iowa expensive?

In Parnell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Parnell, Iowa?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parnell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parnell, Iowa?

About 14.8% of people in Parnell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parnell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Parnell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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