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Pella

Wisconsin · 207 residents · 1.637 sq mi
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Pella has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,821. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,100. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
207
+73%since 2019
from 120 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
+73%since 2019
from 73 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
−2%since 2019
from 51.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
85118152185218201020202024Pella
2024112
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,602
−2%since 2019
from $34,314 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(4)
Diversity Score8.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.7%(6)
Diversity Score9.2%(19)
Diversity Score
9
+15%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−3%since 2019
from 26.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.2% in 2019
Female
42.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pella, Wisconsin?

Pella, Wisconsin has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pella, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Pella, Wisconsin earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pella, Wisconsin expensive?

In Pella, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $132,100.

How educated are people in Pella, Wisconsin?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pella, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pella, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% of people in Pella, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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