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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Primghar

Iowa · 950 residents · 1.359 sq mi
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Primghar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $21,700. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

950
+7%vs 2000
vs 891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
699 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 45.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8539039531K1K1990201020202024Primghar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,850
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,304 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,329
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,791 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$21,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$235
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
80.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
1.0
−18%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(42)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(935)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score4.2%(39)
4
−12%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Primghar, Iowa?

Primghar, Iowa has about 950 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Primghar, Iowa?

The typical household in Primghar, Iowa earns about $20,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Primghar, Iowa expensive?

In Primghar, Iowa, the median home is worth about $21,700, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Primghar, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Primghar, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Primghar, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Primghar, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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