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Pella

Iowa · 10,464 residents · 9.343 sq mi
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Pella is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
10,464
+6%since 2000
from 9,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Pella
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,848
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,496 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,687
+97%since 2000
from $19,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(9,474)
Black1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(278)
Asian2.5%(261)
Other1%(104)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,825)
Diversity Score
17
+100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pella, Iowa?

Pella, Iowa has about 10,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pella, Iowa?

The typical household in Pella, Iowa earns about $75,848 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 $210,600, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Pella, Iowa?

About 43.6% 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 2.7% of people in Pella, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pella, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pella, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,194 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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