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Palo

County:
Linn County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.197
State:
Iowa

Palo is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. Palo has a 2026 population of 1,627. Palo is currently growing at a rate of 2.33% annually and its population has increased by 15.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,408 in 2020.

The median household income in Palo is $106,375 with a poverty rate of 5.53%. The median age in Palo is 32.7 years: 34.1 years for males, and 31.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.8 males.

1.6K
Total Population
1,359
Density (mi²)
37 2.33%
Growth

Palo Population

Palo Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,627372.33%
20251,590362.32%
20241,554513.39%
20231,503956.75%
20221,40870.5%
20211,401-7-0.5%
20201,408-3-0.21%
20191,07630.28%
20181,073-1-0.09%
20171,07430.28%
20161,07190.85%
20151,06280.76%
20141,054242.33%
20131,03050.49%
20121,02580.79%
20111,017-9-0.88%
2010964131.37%

Median Age

Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 31.3 years
Male: 34.1 years

Palo Adults

There are 930 adults, (102 of whom are seniors) in Palo.

Sex Ratio

Female: 702 (48.8%)
Male: 736 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palo includes 94.3% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,35694.3%
Two or more races604.17%
Black or African American161.11%
Asian30.21%
Other race30.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50.35%
Other race30.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,35193.95%
Two or more races604.17%
Black or African American161.11%
Asian30.21%

Palo Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palo 's average per capita income is $60,815. Household income levels show a median of $106,375. The poverty rate stands at 5.53%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$118,889-
Families$106,389$123,600
Households$106,375$123,246
Non Families$94,500$109,714

$60,815

Average Income

$106,375

Median Household Income

5.53%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)