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Persia

Iowa · 297 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Persia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
297
−18%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762393023654281990201020202024Persia
2024294
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,958
+48%since 2000
from $14,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score11.7%(35)
Diversity Score
12
+471%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−15%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Persia, Iowa?

Persia, Iowa has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Persia, Iowa?

The typical household in Persia, Iowa earns about $52,500 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Persia, Iowa?

About 17.6% 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 16.5% 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 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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