CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Pella
Iowa · 9,270 residents · 9.343 sq mi
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The short version
Pella has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,392. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $61,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202411K
Section 02
Income & economy
$30,392
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,496 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$61,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(9,405)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(106)
Asian2.4%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(858)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(8,996)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(61)
Asian2.1%(197)
Other0.4%(37)
Diversity Score8.7%(811)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
71.3%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Pella, Iowa?
Pella, Iowa has about 9,270 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Pella, Iowa?
The typical household in Pella, Iowa earns about $30,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pella, Iowa expensive?
In Pella, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.
How educated are people in Pella, Iowa?
About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pella, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pella, Iowa?
About 7.7% of people in Pella, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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