Peterson

County:: Clay County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.519
State:: Iowa

Peterson is a city located in Clay County, Iowa. Peterson has a 2025 population of 319. Peterson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 319 in 2020.

The average household income in Peterson is $95,137 with a poverty rate of 2.72%. The median age in Peterson is 37.6 years: 34.3 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Peterson includes 98.39% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Native American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	367	98.39%
Black or African American	2	0.54%
Native American	2	0.54%
Other race	2	0.54%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

Peterson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Peterson's average per capita income is $45,893. Household income levels show a median of $76,875. The poverty rate stands at 2.72%.

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	$83,500	-
Families	$82,500	$95,395
Households	$76,875	$95,137
Non Families	$62,500	$92,553

$45,893

Average Income

$76,875

Median Household Income

2.72%

Poverty Rate