Pella, IA

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Pella Overview

10,556
TOTAL POPULATION
5,456
MALE POPULATION
5,100
FEMALE POPULATION
106.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,214
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,646
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,025
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,665
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pella Zip Codes

Pella Area Codes

Race in Pella

The most populous races in Pella are White / Caucasian (9,945 | 94.2%), Hispanic or Latino (332 | 3.2%), and Two or more Races (234 | 2.2%).
Race in Pella
Race# Population% Population
Asian1571.5%
Black / African American690.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3323.2%
Native / Alaskan190.2%
White / Caucasian9,94594.2%
Two or more Races2342.2%
Some other Race1321.3%
Total10,556100.0%

Ancestry in Pella

The most populous ancestries reported in Pella are Dutch (2,816 | 26.7%), German (2,626 | 24.9%), Irish (1,183 | 11.2%), English (940 | 8.9%), and American (358 | 3.4%), together accounting for 75.1% of all Pella residents.
Ancestry in Pella
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3583.4%
Arab240.2%
Belgian640.6%
Brazilian80.1%
British350.3%
Burmese470.4%
Central American50.1%
Cherokee220.2%
Choctaw50.1%
Croatian150.1%
Czech600.6%
Czechoslovakian370.4%
Danish830.8%
Dutch2,81626.7%
Eastern European110.1%
English9408.9%
European1921.8%
French860.8%
French Canadian300.3%
German2,62624.9%
Greek580.5%
Indian (Asian)180.2%
Irish1,18311.2%
Italian2782.6%
Japanese320.3%
Korean370.4%
Lebanese60.1%
Lithuanian140.1%
Malaysian30.0%
Mexican2652.5%
Northern European390.4%
Norwegian2502.4%
Polish1131.1%
Puerto Rican360.3%
Russian150.1%
Salvadoran50.1%
Scandinavian510.5%
Scottish660.6%
Sri Lankan120.1%
Swedish3032.9%
Swiss170.2%
Thai800.8%
Ukrainian10.0%
Welsh560.5%
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Immigrants in Pella

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pella came from Asia (141 | 1.3%), Europe (113 | 1.1%), Western Europe (100 | 0.9%), Netherlands (71 | 0.7%), and Latin America (66 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.7% of all Pella residents.
Immigrants in Pella
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1411.3%
Brazil80.1%
Cambodia120.1%
Canada220.2%
Central America580.5%
China90.1%
Eastern Asia560.5%
England90.1%
Europe1131.1%
Germany290.3%
India360.3%
Korea470.4%
Latin America660.6%
Mexico580.5%
Netherlands710.7%
Northern Europe130.1%
Philippines370.4%
South America80.1%
South Central Asia360.3%
South Eastern Asia490.5%
Western Europe1000.9%
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Sex and Age in Pella

Sex and Age in Pella

The most populous age groups in Pella are 15 to 19 Years (625 | 11.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (572 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pella
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years303 (5.6%)294 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years290 (5.3%)171 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years539 (9.9%)343 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years625 (11.5%)572 (11.2%)
20 to 24 Years605 (11.1%)473 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years328 (6.0%)218 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years222 (4.1%)160 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years434 (8.0%)369 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years324 (5.9%)276 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years204 (3.7%)168 (3.3%)
50 to 54 Years374 (6.9%)240 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years192 (3.5%)293 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years240 (4.4%)316 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years211 (3.9%)307 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years184 (3.4%)210 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years217 (4.0%)196 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years73 (1.3%)157 (3.1%)
85 Years and over91 (1.7%)337 (6.6%)
Total5,456 (100.0%)5,100 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pella

Median Family Size in Pella

The median family size in Pella is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,347 | 88.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (161 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pella
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,347 (88.9%)2.94
Single Male/Father133 (5.0%)2.58
Single Female/Mother161 (6.1%)2.49
Total Families2,641 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Pella

The median household size in Pella is 2.36 persons per household, with single male/father households (133 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (1,247 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pella
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,347 (60.4%)2.94
Single Male/Father133 (3.4%)3.16
Single Female/Mother161 (4.1%)2.73
Non-family1,247 (32.1%)1.12
Total Households3,888 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pella

Out of a total of 3,888 households in Pella, 2,641 (67.9%) are family households, while 1,247 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,297, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,125.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pella
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,125 (28.9%)
2-Person Households1,297 (33.4%)91 (2.3%)
3-Person Households456 (11.7%)17 (0.4%)
4-Person Households471 (12.1%)14 (0.4%)
5-Person Households224 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households48 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households145 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,641 (67.9%)1,247 (32.1%)

Female Fertility in Pella

Fertility by Age in Pella

Average fertility rate in Pella is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pella
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years34 (66.7%)40.0
35 to 50 years17 (33.3%)20.0
Total51 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pella

84.3% of women with births (51) in Pella are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pella
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years26 (76.5%)8 (23.5%)
35 to 50 years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (84.3%)8 (15.7%)

Fertility by Education in Pella

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pella
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma16 (31.4%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree23 (45.1%)36.0
Graduate Degree12 (23.5%)47.0
Total51 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pella

15.7% of women with births in Pella are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 66.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pella
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Total43 (84.3%)8 (15.7%)

Income in Pella

Income Overview in Pella

Per Capita Income in Pella is $42,214, while median incomes of families and households are $98,646 and $86,025 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,556$42,214
Median Family Income2,641$98,646
Mean Family Income2,641$137,513
Median Household Income3,888$86,025
Mean Household Income3,888$111,272
Income Deficit2,641$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,55645.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,55654.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,5560.46

Earnings by Sex in Pella

Average Earnings in Pella are $37,554, $51,106 for men and $28,036 for women, a difference of 45.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Pella
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,445 (54.5%)$51,106
Female2,871 (45.5%)$28,036
Total6,316 (100.0%)$37,554

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pella

The most common earnings brackets in Pella are $100,000+ for men (545 | 15.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (452 | 15.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pella
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less427 (12.4%)452 (15.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999169 (4.9%)279 (9.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499126 (3.7%)181 (6.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999100 (2.9%)37 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49977 (2.2%)53 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999107 (3.1%)21 (0.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49952 (1.5%)157 (5.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)63 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (0.5%)60 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99923 (0.7%)74 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99961 (1.8%)97 (3.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99951 (1.5%)296 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999137 (4.0%)130 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999105 (3.0%)147 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999170 (4.9%)142 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999324 (9.4%)98 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999321 (9.3%)150 (5.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999247 (7.2%)110 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999385 (11.2%)151 (5.3%)
$100,000+545 (15.8%)173 (6.0%)
Total3,445 (100.0%)2,871 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pella

Average earnings in Pella are $64,256 for men and $38,420 for women, a difference of 40.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,848. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,240, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,165.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pella
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,848$16,165
High School Diploma$46,525$31,192
College or Associate's Degree$58,448$33,361
Bachelor's Degree$78,558$45,938
Graduate Degree$78,750$75,240
Total$64,256$38,420

Family Income in Pella

Family Income Brackets in Pella

According to the Pella family income data, there are 634 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pella
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000291.1%
$10,000 to $14,99950.2%
$15,000 to $24,999451.7%
$25,000 to $34,999321.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991776.7%
$50,000 to $74,99949918.9%
$75,000 to $99,99955521.0%
$100,000 to $149,99963424.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992198.3%
$200,000+44917.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pella

4-person families (401 | 15.2%) account for the highest median family income in Pella with $124,514 per family, while 2-person families (1,312 | 49.7%) have the highest median income of $43,958 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pella
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,312 (49.7%)$87,917
3-Person Families511 (19.4%)$120,587
4-Person Families401 (15.2%)$124,514
5-Person Families248 (9.4%)$118,676
6-Person Families24 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families145 (5.5%)$91,954
Total2,641 (100.0%)$98,646

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pella

The median family income in Pella is $98,646, with families comprising 3+ earners (358) having the highest median family income of $129,375, while families with no earners (388) have the lowest median family income of $64,773, accounting for 13.6% and 14.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pella
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners388 (14.7%)$64,773
1 Earner688 (26.1%)$79,167
2 Earners1,207 (45.7%)$105,637
3+ Earners358 (13.6%)$129,375
Total2,641 (100.0%)$98,646

Household Income in Pella

Household Income Brackets in Pella

With 731 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Pella, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 62 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pella
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001173.0%
$10,000 to $14,999621.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992576.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992145.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993629.3%
$50,000 to $74,99969217.8%
$75,000 to $99,99972318.6%
$100,000 to $149,99973118.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992496.4%
$200,000+47812.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pella

The median household income in Pella is $86,025, with the highest median household income of $104,766 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,261 households (32.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,204, with 214 households (5.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pella
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years214 (5.5%)$36,204
25 to 44 Years1,261 (32.4%)$104,766
45 to 64 Years1,101 (28.3%)$95,841
65+ Years1,312 (33.7%)$53,186
Total3,888 (100.0%)$86,025

Poverty in Pella

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pella

With 3.8% poverty level for males and 4.6% for females among the residents of Pella, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21 males (42.9%) and 62 females (21.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pella
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years21 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (10.2%)18 (17.1%)
18 to 24 Years25 (6.2%)62 (21.3%)
25 to 34 Years21 (3.9%)17 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years21 (2.8%)24 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years9 (1.6%)14 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years18 (4.6%)19 (3.7%)
75 Years and over39 (10.2%)24 (3.8%)
Total182 (3.8%)204 (4.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pella

According to the poverty statistics in Pella, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pella
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years285 (94.1%)294 (100.0%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years555 (100.0%)242 (98.4%)
12 to 14 Years261 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)
15 Years28 (57.1%)74 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years88 (89.8%)87 (82.9%)
18 to 24 Years375 (93.8%)229 (78.7%)
25 to 34 Years521 (96.1%)361 (95.5%)
35 to 44 Years737 (97.2%)621 (96.3%)
45 to 54 Years562 (98.4%)394 (96.6%)
55 to 64 Years432 (100.0%)586 (96.4%)
65 to 74 Years377 (95.4%)498 (96.3%)
75 Years and over342 (89.8%)599 (96.2%)
Total4,576 (96.2%)4,253 (95.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pella

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pella show that 1.3% or 30 of the total 2,347 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.3%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pella
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,348 (98.9%)15 (1.1%)
1 or 2 Children618 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children223 (93.7%)15 (6.3%)
5 or more Children128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,317 (98.7%)30 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pella

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pella
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (8.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pella

The poverty data for Pella shows that 30 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 14 of the single-parent households (4.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (6.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (9.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pella
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (1.3%)14 (4.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Pella

Employment by Class of Employer in Pella

Among the 5,478 employed individuals in Pella, private company employees (3,295 | 60.2%), not-for-profit organizations (969 | 17.7%), and local government employees (620 | 11.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pella
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,29560.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1602.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2244.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations96917.7%
Local Government Employees62011.3%
State Government Employees1492.7%
Federal Government Employees120.2%
Unpaid Family Workers490.9%
Total5,478100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pella

According to the labor force statistics for Pella, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,493), 66.7% or 5,665 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 96 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.4% or 1,282 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.2% or 50 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pella
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years692 (64.4%)50 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years899 (83.4%)12 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years436 (79.9%)20 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years318 (83.2%)9 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,282 (91.4%)4 (0.3%)
45 to 54 Years891 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years387 (79.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years359 (64.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years339 (37.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over62 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,665 (66.7%)96 (1.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pella

According to labor force statistics for Pella, 84.3% of individuals (3,674) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,358) are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 95.7% or 157 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pella
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School157 (95.7%)10 (6.4%)
High School Diploma646 (71.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree845 (87.5%)16 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,024 (87.2%)9 (0.4%)
Total3,674 (84.3%)39 (0.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pella

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pella are Community & Social Service (897 | 16.1%), Education Instruction & Library (564 | 10.1%), Management (492 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (440 | 7.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (391 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pella

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pella, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (86.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (82.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (74.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pella
OccupationMaleFemale
Management300 (61.0%)192 (39.0%)
Business & Financial125 (43.2%)164 (56.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science381 (86.6%)59 (13.4%)
Computers & Mathematics131 (82.9%)27 (17.1%)
Architecture & Engineering250 (92.2%)21 (7.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 306 (34.1%)591 (65.9%)
Education, Arts & Media68 (41.2%)97 (58.8%)
Legal Services & Support10 (25.6%)29 (74.4%)
Education Instruction & Library171 (30.3%)393 (69.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment57 (44.2%)72 (55.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating228 (58.3%)163 (41.7%)
Health Technologists135 (66.2%)69 (33.8%)
Total (Category)1,340 (53.4%)1,169 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)3,043 (54.6%)2,527 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pella are Food Preparation & Serving (359 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (255 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (170 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (86 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (59 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Pella

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pella, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (80.2%), Healthcare Support (59.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pella
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support69 (40.6%)101 (59.4%)
Security & Protection59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving157 (43.7%)202 (56.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance109 (42.7%)146 (57.3%)
Personal Care & Service17 (19.8%)69 (80.2%)
Total (Category)411 (44.2%)518 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)3,043 (54.6%)2,527 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pella are Office & Administration (630 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (394 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pella

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pella
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related207 (52.5%)187 (47.5%)
Office & Administration136 (21.6%)494 (78.4%)
Total (Category)343 (33.5%)681 (66.5%)
Total (Overall)3,043 (54.6%)2,527 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pella are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (228 | 4.1%), and Construction & Extraction (89 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pella

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pella
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction64 (71.9%)25 (28.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)292 (92.1%)25 (7.9%)
Total (Overall)3,043 (54.6%)2,527 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pella are Production (455 | 8.2%), Transportation (176 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (160 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pella

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pella
OccupationMaleFemale
Production374 (82.2%)81 (17.8%)
Transportation176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving107 (66.9%)53 (33.1%)
Total (Category)657 (83.1%)134 (16.9%)
Total (Overall)3,043 (54.6%)2,527 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pella

Employment Industries in Pella

The major employment industries in Pella include Manufacturing (1,319 | 23.7%), Educational Services (1,006 | 18.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (984 | 17.7%), Retail Trade (456 | 8.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (358 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Pella

Employment Industries by Sex in Pella

The Pella industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (89.4%), and Utilities (79.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (78.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (64.1%), and Educational Services (60.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pella
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction121 (59.6%)82 (40.4%)
Manufacturing1,035 (78.5%)284 (21.5%)
Wholesale Trade64 (61.5%)40 (38.5%)
Retail Trade184 (40.4%)272 (59.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing59 (89.4%)7 (10.6%)
Utilities50 (79.4%)13 (20.6%)
Information13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance34 (21.4%)125 (78.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
Professional & Scientific69 (52.3%)63 (47.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support61 (47.7%)67 (52.3%)
Educational Services397 (39.5%)609 (60.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance353 (35.9%)631 (64.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation49 (62.0%)30 (38.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services213 (59.5%)145 (40.5%)
Public Administration127 (78.9%)34 (21.1%)
Total3,043 (54.6%)2,527 (45.4%)

Education in Pella

School Enrollment in Pella

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,410 students in Pella are college / undergraduate (1,530 | 44.9%), middle school (705 | 20.7%), and elementary school (470 | 13.8%).
School Enrollment in Pella
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1424.2%
Kindergarten631.8%
Elementary School47013.8%
Middle School70520.7%
High School40611.9%
College / Undergraduate1,53044.9%
Graduate / Professional942.8%
Total3,410100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pella

Out of a total of 3,410 students who are enrolled in schools in Pella, 1,705 (50.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,705 (50.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 609 (91.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 104 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pella
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old339 (81.5%)77 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds678 (76.9%)204 (23.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds272 (83.4%)54 (16.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds135 (16.9%)665 (83.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds55 (8.3%)609 (91.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (37.7%)38 (62.3%)
35 Years and over100 (63.7%)57 (36.3%)
Total1,705 (50.0%)1,705 (50.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pella

Education (780 | 23.7%), business (521 | 15.9%), science & technology (290 | 8.8%), arts & humanities (289 | 8.8%), and engineering (270 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 3,287 individuals in Pella who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pella
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1344.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1845.6%
Physical & Health Sciences561.7%
Psychology431.3%
Social Sciences1966.0%
Engineering2708.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies120.4%
Science & Technology2908.8%
Business52115.9%
Education78023.7%
Literature & Languages1073.3%
Liberal Arts & History1554.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1604.9%
Communications902.7%
Arts & Humanities2898.8%
Total3,287100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pella

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pella

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pella are males with 2 vehicles (1,349, accounting for 52.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (933, making up 64.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pella
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (0.2%)8 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle223 (8.6%)414 (19.8%)
2 Vehicles1,349 (52.0%)933 (44.6%)
3 Vehicles418 (16.1%)330 (15.8%)
4 Vehicles308 (11.9%)294 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles293 (11.3%)112 (5.4%)
Total2,596 (100.0%)2,091 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pella

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pella are 5 to 9 minutes (2,342 commuters, 45.2%), less than 5 minutes (718 commuters, 13.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (674 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Pella
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes71813.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2,34245.2%
10 to 14 Minutes67413.0%
15 to 19 Minutes3917.5%
20 to 24 Minutes2575.0%
25 to 29 Minutes951.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1753.4%
35 to 39 Minutes470.9%
40 to 44 Minutes120.2%
45 to 59 Minutes1422.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2855.5%
90 or more Minutes460.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Pella

The most common commute times in Pella are 5 to 9 minutes (1,142 commuters, 39.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,200 commuters, 52.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pella
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes373 (13.0%)345 (15.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,142 (39.7%)1,200 (52.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes445 (15.5%)229 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes254 (8.8%)137 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes113 (3.9%)144 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes80 (2.8%)15 (0.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes136 (4.7%)39 (1.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes37 (1.3%)10 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (0.1%)9 (0.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes91 (3.2%)51 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes158 (5.5%)127 (5.5%)
90 or more Minutes46 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pella

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pella are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (434, 15.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (512, 22.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pella
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM109 (3.8%)40 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (0.9%)11 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM215 (7.5%)12 (0.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM386 (13.4%)77 (3.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM432 (15.0%)134 (5.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM434 (15.1%)512 (22.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM395 (13.7%)373 (16.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM144 (5.0%)358 (15.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM34 (1.2%)168 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM60 (2.1%)124 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM86 (3.0%)64 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM82 (2.9%)24 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM274 (9.5%)225 (9.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM202 (7.0%)184 (8.0%)
Total2,878 (100.0%)2,306 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pella

Occupancy by Ownership in Pella

Of the total 3,888 dwellings in Pella, owner-occupied units account for 2,607 (67.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,281 (33.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pella
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,60767.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,28133.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,888100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pella

Occupancy by Household Size in Pella
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,12528.9%
2-Person Household1,38835.7%
3-Person Household47312.2%
4+ Person Household90223.2%
Total Housing Units3,888100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pella

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pella
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household399 (35.5%)726 (64.5%)
2-Person Household1,091 (78.6%)297 (21.4%)
3-Person Household357 (75.5%)116 (24.5%)
4+ Person Household760 (84.3%)142 (15.7%)
Total Housing Units2,607 (67.0%)1,281 (33.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pella

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pella
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School106 (57.6%)78 (42.4%)
High School Diploma497 (54.1%)422 (45.9%)
College/Associate Degree505 (57.3%)376 (42.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,499 (78.7%)405 (21.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pella

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pella
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years66017.0%
35 to 44 Years81521.0%
45 to 54 Years47512.2%
55 to 64 Years62616.1%
65 to 74 Years56414.5%
75 to 84 Years44011.3%
85 Years and Over3087.9%
Total3,888100.0%

Housing Finances in Pella

Median Income by Occupancy in Pella

Median Income by Occupancy in Pella
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,607 (67.0%)$94,786
Renter-Occupied1,281 (33.0%)$47,154
Average3,888 (100.0%)$86,025

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pella

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pella
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (1.1%)87 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (0.8%)42 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (0.5%)122 (9.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99942 (1.6%)80 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (1.3%)180 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999219 (8.4%)144 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999441 (16.9%)252 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999604 (23.2%)121 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999554 (21.2%)178 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more650 (24.9%)75 (5.9%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)1,281 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pella

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pella
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499165 (6.3%)96 (7.5%)
$500 to $799493 (18.9%)240 (18.7%)
$800 to $999247 (9.5%)273 (21.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499687 (26.4%)374 (29.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999653 (25.1%)198 (15.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499140 (5.4%)42 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99974 (2.8%)24 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more109 (4.2%)21 (1.6%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)1,281 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pella

Housing Structures in Pella

Housing Structures in Pella
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,62867.6%
Single Unit, Attached2125.4%
2 Unit Apartments2185.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments952.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments862.2%
10 or more Apartments60115.5%
Mobile Home / Other481.2%
Total3,888100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pella

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pella
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,320 (88.3%)308 (11.7%)
Single Unit, Attached69 (32.6%)143 (67.4%)
2 Unit Apartments41 (18.8%)177 (81.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11 (11.6%)84 (88.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments55 (63.9%)31 (36.0%)
10 or more Apartments63 (10.5%)538 (89.5%)
Mobile Home / Other48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,607 (67.0%)1,281 (33.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pella

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pella
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)84 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms90 (3.5%)337 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms519 (19.9%)460 (35.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms836 (32.1%)166 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,162 (44.6%)234 (18.3%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)1,281 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pella

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pella
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,237 (85.8%)908 (70.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas40 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity294 (11.3%)345 (26.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (0.4%)28 (2.2%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)1,281 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pella

Household Vehicle Usage in Pella
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (0.4%)110 (8.6%)
1 Vehicle402 (15.4%)697 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles1,557 (59.7%)291 (22.7%)
3 or more Vehicles637 (24.4%)183 (14.3%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)1,281 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pella

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pella

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9501,657
Median Property Value$224,000$254,200
Median Household Income$71,167$484
Monthly Housing Costs$632$109
Real Estate Taxes$3,412$17

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pella

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pella
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00059 (6.2%)22 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99948 (5.1%)38 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999564 (59.4%)1,187 (71.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999262 (27.6%)342 (20.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99917 (1.8%)68 (4.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total950 (100.0%)1,657 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pella

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pella
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00024 (2.5%)16 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99975 (7.9%)5 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999153 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999212 (22.3%)66 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999201 (21.2%)229 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (8.8%)403 (24.3%)
$150,000 or more166 (17.5%)470 (28.4%)
Total950 (100.0%)1,657 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pella

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pella
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x291 (30.6%)110,055 (6,641.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x171 (18.0%)692 (41.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x188 (19.8%)557 (33.6%)
4.0x or more291 (30.6%)229 (13.8%)
Total950 (100.0%)1,657 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pella

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pella
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80072 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49939 (4.1%)23 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,499839 (88.3%)58 (3.5%)
Total950 (100.0%)1,657 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pella

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pella

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pella
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years683 (99.7%)2 (0.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,796 (91.8%)160 (8.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,617 (94.0%)104 (6.0%)
26 to 34 Years735 (94.4%)44 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,356 (96.7%)47 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years979 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,015 (97.6%)25 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years907 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)
75 Years and older1,004 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,092 (96.3%)387 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pella

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pella
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born683 (99.7%)2 (0.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,796 (91.8%)160 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,617 (94.0%)104 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pella

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pella
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000510 (88.5%)66 (11.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999824 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,378 (98.5%)21 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,778 (87.9%)244 (12.1%)
$100,000 and over4,318 (99.5%)20 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pella

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pella
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6125 (18.2%)604 (88.2%)
6 to 18 Years206 (10.5%)1,639 (83.8%)
19 to 25 Years128 (7.4%)1,527 (88.7%)
25 to 34 Years100 (12.8%)675 (86.7%)
35 to 44 Years159 (11.3%)1,215 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years86 (8.8%)914 (93.4%)
55 to 64 Years143 (13.8%)958 (92.1%)
65 to 74 Years828 (90.8%)750 (82.2%)
75 Years and over996 (99.2%)763 (76.0%)
Total2,771 (26.4%)9,045 (86.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pella

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pella
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (1.6%)12 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years106 (6.5%)95 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years90 (5.1%)125 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years24 (6.1%)154 (29.8%)
75 Years and over201 (52.8%)349 (56.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pella

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pella: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)40 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years24 (1.4%)4 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years9 (2.3%)55 (10.6%)
75 Years and over95 (24.9%)113 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pella: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.4%)36 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years28 (1.6%)42 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years12 (3.0%)4 (0.8%)
75 Years and over9 (2.4%)43 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pella: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (1.6%)12 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years99 (6.1%)56 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years31 (1.8%)67 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.7%)
75 Years and over16 (4.2%)70 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pella: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.8%)19 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years12 (0.7%)81 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.8%)73 (14.1%)
75 Years and over119 (31.2%)308 (49.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pella: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)33 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (1.0%)19 (3.7%)
75 Years and over11 (2.9%)99 (15.9%)

Technology Access in Pella

Computing Device Access in Pella

Computing Device Access in Pella
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,22983.1%
Smartphone3,26083.9%
Tablet2,44062.8%
No Computing Device1955.0%
Total3,888100.0%

Internet Access in Pella

Internet Access in Pella
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet240.6%
Broadband Home2,82072.5%
Cellular Data Only3228.3%
Satellite Internet3639.3%
No Internet48512.5%
Total3,888100.0%

Pella Summary

Pella, Iowa is a small city located in Marion County, Iowa, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Des Moines River, approximately 40 miles southeast of Des Moines. The city has a population of 10,352 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Marion County.

History

Pella was founded in 1847 by Dutch immigrants who had come to the area from the Netherlands. The city was named after the city of Pella in the Netherlands, which was the birthplace of the city's founder, Hendrik Pieter Scholte. The city was incorporated in 1857 and has since grown to become a major center of Dutch culture in the Midwest.

Geography

Pella is located at 41°24'17" North, 92°56'45" West (41.404722, -92.945278). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Pella is home to several large employers, including Vermeer Corporation, a manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, and Pella Corporation, a manufacturer of windows and doors. The city also has a strong agricultural base, with many farms located in the surrounding area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,352 people, 3,945 households, and 2,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,988.3 people per square mile (766.7/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 790.3 per square mile (305.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 3,945 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. Males had a median income of $37,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pella?
Total Population of Pella is 10,556.
What is the Total Male Population of Pella?
Total Male Population of Pella is 5,456.
What is the Total Female Population of Pella?
Total Female Population of Pella is 5,100.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pella?
There are 106.98 Males per 100 Females in Pella.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pella?
There are 93.48 Females per 100 Males in Pella.
What is the Median Population Age in Pella?
Median Population Age in Pella is 35.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pella
Average Family Size in Pella is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pella
Average Household Size in Pella is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pella?
Per Capita income in Pella is $42,214.
What is the Median Family Income in Pella?
Median Family Income in Pella is $98,646.
What is the Median Household income in Pella?
Median Household Income in Pella is $86,025.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pella?
Income or Wage Gap in Pella is 45.1%.
Women in Pella earn 54.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pella?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pella is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pella?
There are 5,665 People in the Labor Forcein in Pella.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pella?
66.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Pella.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pella?
Unemployment Rate in Pella is 1.7%.