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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Primghar

Iowa · 891 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 $31,304. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

891
−6%since 1990
from 950 in 1990
1990 – 2025
656 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 699 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+7%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8539039531K1K1990201020202024Primghar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,304
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,850 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,791
+57%since 1990
from $11,329 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
82.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
17.6% rent
1.3
+22%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(935)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian1.2%(11)
Diversity Score4.2%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian1.1%(10)
Diversity Score4.7%(42)
5
+14%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Primghar, Iowa?

Primghar, Iowa has about 891 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Primghar, Iowa?

The typical household in Primghar, Iowa earns about $31,304 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 $39,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Primghar, Iowa?

About 16.7% 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 9.6% of people in Primghar, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Primghar, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Primghar, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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