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Pella

Wisconsin · 207 residents · 1.64 sq mi
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With 207 people, Pella is a city in Wisconsin. At a median age of 50.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2019 the city has risen by half, up 87 people. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

207
+73%since 2019
from 120 in 2019
2010 – 2024
50.8
−2%since 2019
from 51.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.64 sq mi
Population, 20102024
85118152185218201020202024Pella
2024112
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.9%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(6)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(21)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.7%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(28)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.1%(23)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413%(27)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8415%(31)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$49,821
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$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%
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

$132,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
82.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
17.9% rent
1.59 people
−7%since 2019
from 1.71 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
2.7
+9%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(4)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.7%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German56.4%(62)
French9.1%(10)
Polish8.2%(9)
American6.4%(7)
English5.5%(6)
Norwegian5.5%(6)
Swedish5.5%(6)
Irish4.5%(5)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
−3%since 2019
from 26.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
98.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
54.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.7%
US average: 73.3%
32.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.2% in 2019
42.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
76.8%
US average: 91.9%
93.6%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.3%(13)
Married56.5%(26)
Widowed2.2%(1)
Divorced13%(6)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(16)
Married40.7%(24)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.2%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
53.6%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
16.4%
US average: 13.7%
40.9%
US average: 17.6%
8.2%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
4.5%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
73.6%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
42.7%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era52.9%(9)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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