Pella, Iowa Population 2022
Pella is a city located in Marion County Iowa. Pella has a 2020 population of 10,324. Pella is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually but its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,333 in 2010.
The average household income in Pella is $79,844 with a poverty rate of 3.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $860 per month, and the median house value is $187,400. The median age in Pella is 35.1 years, 32.3 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Pella Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pellawas:
- White: 93.96%
- Asian: 2.97%
- Black or African American: 1.75%
- Two or more races: 0.69%
- Other race: 0.42%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,241 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 33,247 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 33,253 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 33,259 | 168 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 33,091 | -55 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 33,146 | 37 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 33,109 | -160 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 33,269 | 255 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 33,014 | -260 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 33,274 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 33,270 | 45 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 33,225 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,613 | 93.96% |
| Asian | 304 | 2.97% |
| Black or African American | 179 | 1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.69% |
| Some Other Race | 43 | 0.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.21% |
Pella Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,916 | 2.25 | 62 |
| Married | 2,282 | 2.83 | 78.7 |
| Non Family | 1,375 | 1.1 | 37 |
| Female | 167 | 3.54 | 48.5 |
| Male | 92 | 2.66 | 45.7 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 3.30% |
| High School Graduate | 1,864 | 30.02% |
| Some College | 831 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 498 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,733 | 27.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 857 | 13.80% |
Pella Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,789 | 5,384 | 2,442 |
| Asian | 231 | 223 | 148 |
| Black | 143 | 143 | |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | |
| Hispanic | 14 | ||
| Other Race | 14 | ||
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.07%.
$45,000
Average Earnings
$53,155
Average Male
$30,978
Average Female
Pella Language by Age
Pella Language
96.01% of Pella residents speak only English, while 3.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
Pella Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,379 | 299 | 3.57% |
| Native | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 237 | 7 | 2.95% |
| Other | NaN% |
3.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.97%
Male Poverty Rate
4.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pella
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pella is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pella is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.47%.
Pella Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Pella Married by Age and Sex
Pella Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pella Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 4.96% |
Pella Veterans by Education
8.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.22%
Born in Pella
96.70%
Native Born
3.30%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.70% of Pella residents were born in the United States, with 68.22% having been born in Iowa. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,324 | 29 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 10,295 | 29 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 10,266 | 29 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 10,237 | 29 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 10,208 | -37 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 10,245 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 10,231 | 33 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 10,198 | -173 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 10,371 | 168 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 10,203 | -137 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 10,340 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 10,331 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 10,333 | 501 | 0.50% |
| 2000 | 9,832 | 562 | 0.59% |
| 1990 | 9,270 | 921 | 1.05% |
| 1980 | 8,349 | 1,681 | 2.27% |
| 1970 | 6,668 | 1,470 | 2.52% |
| 1960 | 5,198 | 771 | 1.62% |
| 1950 | 4,427 | 789 | 1.98% |
| 1940 | 3,638 | 312 | 0.90% |
| 1930 | 3,326 | -12 | -0.04% |
| 1920 | 3,338 | 317 | 1.00% |
| 1910 | 3,021 | 398 | 1.42% |
| 1900 | 2,623 | 0.00% |