State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,144.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.28%
Growth Since 2010
-0.55%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
33,241
Pella is a city located in Marion County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 10,295, it is the 39th largest city in Iowa and the 3036th largest city in the United States . Pella is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually but its population has decreased by -0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,352 in 2010. Pella reached it's highest population of 10,371 in 2014. Spanning over 9 miles, Pella has a population density of 1,145 people per square mile.
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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pella was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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
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.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,379 | 299 | 3.57% |
| Native | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 237 | 7 | 2.95% |
3.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.97%
Male Poverty Rate
4.43%
Female Poverty Rate
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 Asian, with 2.95% 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%.
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 4.96% |
8.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.70%
Native Born
3.30%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |