Postville, Iowa Population 2022
Postville is a city located in Allamakee County Iowa. Postville has a 2020 population of 1,963. Postville is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -11.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,230 in 2010.
The average household income in Postville is $61,916 with a poverty rate of 30.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $722 per month, and the median house value is $84,200. The median age in Postville is 30.7 years, 31.4 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
Postville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Postvillewas:
- White: 82.02%
- Black or African American: 10.68%
- Two or more races: 3.38%
- Asian: 2.28%
- Other race: 1.33%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,089 | 82.02% |
| Black or African American | 272 | 10.68% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 58 | 2.28% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 1.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.31% |
Postville Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 827 | 3.02 | 61.7 |
| Married | 403 | 3.46 | 71.5 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.63 | 46.3 |
| Female | 109 | 4.33 | 53.2 |
| Male | 84 | 3.01 | 67.9 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 407 | 27.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 7.55% |
| High School Graduate | 480 | 32.06% |
| Some College | 258 | 17.23% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 6.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 3.14% |
Postville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 777 | 726 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 430 | 133 | 7 |
| Black | 231 | 59 | |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 7 |
| Other Race | 28 | 22 | |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,645
Average Earnings
$35,789
Average Male
$23,125
Average Female
Postville Language by Age
Postville Language
45.67% of Postville residents speak only English, while 54.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.22% of the population.
Postville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 949 | 499 | 52.58% |
| White | 1,122 | 144 | 12.83% |
| Black | 272 | 110 | 40.44% |
| Other | NaN% |
30.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.28%
Male Poverty Rate
29.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Postville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Postville is Hispanic, with 52.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Postville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.31%.
Postville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Postville Married by Age and Sex
Postville 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 55-64.
Postville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 5.34% |
Postville Veterans by Education
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
47.74%
Born in Postville
66.20%
Native Born
33.80%
Foreign Born
21.83%
Non Citizen
11.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
66.20% of Postville residents were born in the United States, with 47.74% having been born in Iowa. 21.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,963 | -30 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 1,993 | -30 | -1.48% |
| 2020 | 2,023 | -30 | -1.46% |
| 2019 | 2,053 | -30 | -1.44% |
| 2018 | 2,083 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,086 | -13 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 2,099 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 2,109 | -40 | -1.86% |
| 2014 | 2,149 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 2,159 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 2,171 | -22 | -1.00% |
| 2011 | 2,193 | -37 | -1.66% |
| 2010 | 2,230 | 0.00% |