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Pella

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.343
State:
Iowa

Pella is a city located in Marion County, Iowa. Pella has a 2026 population of 11,211. Pella is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 7.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,472 in 2020.

The median household income in Pella is $84,111 with a poverty rate of 5.95%. The median age in Pella is 35.2 years: 28.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.6 males.

11.2K
Total Population
1,200
Density (mi²)
123 1.11%
Growth

Pella Population

Pella Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,2111231.11%
202511,0881231.12%
202410,9651521.41%
202310,813640.6%
202210,7491040.98%
202110,6451731.65%
202010,472110.11%
201910,255660.65%
201810,189-43-0.42%
201710,232150.15%
201610,217320.31%
201510,185-172-1.66%
201410,3571691.66%
201310,188-135-1.31%
201210,32390.09%
201110,314-1-0.01%
201010,315-37-0.36%
20009,8325626.06%
19909,27092111.03%
19808,3491,68125.21%
19706,6681,47028.28%
19605,19877117.42%
19504,42778921.69%
19403,6383129.38%
19303,326-12-0.36%
19203,33831710.49%
19103,02139815.17%
19002,62300%

Median Age

Overall: 35.2 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 28.4 years

Pella Adults

There are 8,416 adults, (2,017 of whom are seniors) in Pella.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,140 (47.9%)
Male: 5,580 (52.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Pella includes 95.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,20095.15%
Two or more races2512.34%
Asian1381.29%
Other race860.8%
Black or African American410.38%
Native American40.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1601.49%
Two or more races1131.05%
Other race730.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,04093.66%
Two or more races1381.29%
Asian1381.29%
Black or African American410.38%
Other race130.12%
Native American40.04%

Pella Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Pella 's average per capita income is $56,000. Household income levels show a median of $84,111. The poverty rate stands at 5.95%.

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$109,020-
Families$104,673$148,074
Households$84,111$113,626
Non Families$45,774$52,772

$56,000

Average Income

$84,111

Median Household Income

5.95%

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)