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Paullina

Iowa · 982 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Paullina has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
982
−13%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
−9%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8149019891K1K1990201020202024Paullina
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,627
+96%since 2000
from $17,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(921)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score10.6%(104)
Diversity Score
11
+336%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paullina, Iowa?

Paullina, Iowa has about 982 residents according to the 2020 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Paullina, Iowa?

About 19.8% 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 8.4% 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 152 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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