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Postville

Iowa · 2,227 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Postville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,300. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
2,227
−2%since 2000
from 2,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
−13%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Postville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,854
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,275
+21%since 2000
from $14,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,749)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(469)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.9%(974)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(1,354)
Black4.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino32%(713)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,432)
Diversity Score
64
+50%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
28.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Postville, Iowa?

Postville, Iowa has about 2,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Postville, Iowa?

The typical household in Postville, Iowa earns about $48,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Postville, Iowa expensive?

In Postville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Postville, Iowa?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Postville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Postville, Iowa?

About 15.8% of people in Postville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Postville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Postville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 750 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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