State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,144.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.28% (29)
Growth Since 2010
-0.55% (-57)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Pella, Iowa Population 2021
10,295
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 in . 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.
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%
The current population of Pella, Iowa is 10,295 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,237.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,352.
Pella, Iowa Population 2021
2020 and 2021 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% |
Pella Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Pella Population by Race
Pella Population Pyramid $2021
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Pella Population by Age
Pella Households and Families
| 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
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Pella Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Pella Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pella Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Pella Educational Attainment by Race
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$45,000
Average Earnings
$53,155
Average Male
$30,978
Average Female
Pella Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pella Language by Age
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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 Language
Pella Poverty by Race
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| 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
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 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%.
Pella Poverty
Pella Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Pella Marital Status
Pella Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 4.96% |
Pella Veterans by Race
Pella Veterans by Education
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8.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pella Veterans by Education
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66.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Pella Employment by Age
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Pella Employment by Race
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Pella Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Pella Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| 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% |