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Paullina

Iowa · 970 residents (2025 est.) · 0.934 sq mi
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Paullina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 255 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,600. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
869
−23%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
+8%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:970 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8149019891K1K1990201020202024Paullina
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,355
+140%since 2000
from $17,644 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+28%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+33%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(852)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score4.8%(42)
Diversity Score
5
+98%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paullina, Iowa?

Paullina, Iowa has about 869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paullina, Iowa?

The typical household in Paullina, Iowa earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paullina, Iowa expensive?

In Paullina, Iowa, the median home is worth about $132,600, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Paullina, Iowa?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paullina, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paullina, Iowa?

About 7.7% of people in Paullina, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paullina, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Paullina, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 265 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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