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Peosta

Iowa · 1,908 residents · 2.584 sq mi
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Peosta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,257 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,300. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
1,908
+193%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
+193%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
+10%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
05911K2K2K1990201020202024Peosta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,417
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,630
+86%since 2000
from $17,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(639)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,774)
Black2.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(29)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other3.2%(61)
Diversity Score18.9%(361)
Diversity Score
19
+519%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 87.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peosta, Iowa?

Peosta, Iowa has about 1,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peosta, Iowa?

The typical household in Peosta, Iowa earns about $95,417 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 $235,300.

How educated are people in Peosta, Iowa?

About 40.5% 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 8.7% 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 1,776 residents, a change of about 1345 percent over that period.

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