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Peosta

Iowa · 651 residents · 2.584 sq mi
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Peosta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 519 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,400. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

651
+393%since 1990
from 132 in 1990
1990 – 2025
252 / sq mi
+393%since 1990
from 51 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.6
+9%since 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
05911K2K2K1990201020202024Peosta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,250
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,499
+86%since 1990
from $9,400 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
86.5%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.7% in 1990
13.5% rent
2.3
+19%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(639)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
+25.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peosta, Iowa?

Peosta, Iowa has about 651 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Peosta, Iowa?

The typical household in Peosta, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peosta, Iowa expensive?

In Peosta, Iowa, the median home is worth about $128,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Peosta, Iowa?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Peosta, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peosta, Iowa?

About 1.7% of people in Peosta, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peosta, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Peosta, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 519 residents, a change of about 393 percent over that period.

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

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