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Persia

Iowa · 319 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Persia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,479. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−12%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
637 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762393023654281990201020202024Persia
2024294
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,479
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,350
−17%since 2000
from $14,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+51%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(360)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(311)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−23%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
−5%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−63.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
Female
66.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Persia, Iowa?

Persia, Iowa has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Persia, Iowa?

The typical household in Persia, Iowa earns about $29,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Persia, Iowa expensive?

In Persia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Persia, Iowa?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Persia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Persia, Iowa?

About 19.0% of people in Persia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Persia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Persia, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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