Primghar, IA

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Primghar Overview

870
TOTAL POPULATION
470
MALE POPULATION
400
FEMALE POPULATION
117.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,174
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,536
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
399
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Primghar Zip Codes

Primghar Area Codes

Race in Primghar

The most populous races in Primghar are White / Caucasian (791 | 90.9%), Black / African American (39 | 4.5%), and Asian (27 | 3.1%).
Race in Primghar
Race# Population% Population
Asian273.1%
Black / African American394.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino131.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian79190.9%
Two or more Races131.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total870100.0%

Ancestry in Primghar

The most populous ancestries reported in Primghar are German (414 | 47.6%), Dutch (129 | 14.8%), Irish (75 | 8.6%), Norwegian (40 | 4.6%), and French (29 | 3.3%), together accounting for 79.0% of all Primghar residents.
Ancestry in Primghar
Ancestry# Population% Population
American273.1%
Brazilian20.2%
Cajun70.8%
Danish151.7%
Dutch12914.8%
English171.9%
European161.8%
French293.3%
French Canadian50.6%
German41447.6%
Hungarian80.9%
Indian (Asian)232.6%
Indonesian91.0%
Irish758.6%
Italian30.3%
Korean80.9%
Luxembourger30.3%
Mexican131.5%
Northern European20.2%
Norwegian404.6%
Polish20.2%
Scotch-Irish30.3%
Scottish252.9%
Swedish131.5%
Swiss161.8%
Welsh30.3%
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Immigrants in Primghar

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Primghar came from Asia (19 | 2.2%), South Eastern Asia (19 | 2.2%), Philippines (17 | 1.9%), Latin America (9 | 1.0%), and Central America (6 | 0.7%), together accounting for 8.0% of all Primghar residents.
Immigrants in Primghar
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia192.2%
Brazil30.3%
Central America60.7%
Laos10.1%
Latin America91.0%
Mexico60.7%
Philippines171.9%
South America30.3%
South Eastern Asia192.2%
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Sex and Age in Primghar

Sex and Age in Primghar

The most populous age groups in Primghar are 5 to 9 Years (72 | 15.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (34 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Primghar
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (9.6%)23 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years72 (15.3%)24 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years16 (3.4%)11 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Years27 (5.7%)31 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years33 (7.0%)18 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years17 (3.6%)12 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years17 (3.6%)34 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Years37 (7.9%)16 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years9 (1.9%)24 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years10 (2.1%)27 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years31 (6.6%)22 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years54 (11.5%)33 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years23 (4.9%)32 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years15 (3.2%)22 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years22 (4.7%)19 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years14 (3.0%)11 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years12 (2.5%)13 (3.3%)
85 Years and over16 (3.4%)28 (7.0%)
Total470 (100.0%)400 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Primghar

Median Family Size in Primghar

The median family size in Primghar is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (35 | 15.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (178 | 80.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.10 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Primghar
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple178 (80.5%)3.10
Single Male/Father8 (3.6%)3.13
Single Female/Mother35 (15.8%)3.31
Total Families221 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Primghar

The median household size in Primghar is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (35 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (109 | 33.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Primghar
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple178 (53.9%)3.14
Single Male/Father8 (2.4%)3.38
Single Female/Mother35 (10.6%)3.46
Non-family109 (33.0%)1.07
Total Households330 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Primghar

Out of a total of 330 households in Primghar, 221 (67.0%) are family households, while 109 (33.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 122, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 97.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Primghar
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-97 (29.4%)
2-Person Households122 (37.0%)12 (3.6%)
3-Person Households46 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households21 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (67.0%)109 (33.0%)

Female Fertility in Primghar

Fertility by Age in Primghar

Average fertility rate in Primghar is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Primghar
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years3 (37.5%)97.0
20 to 34 years4 (50.0%)63.0
35 to 50 years1 (12.5%)15.0
Total8 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Primghar

50.0% of women with births (8) in Primghar are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Primghar
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in Primghar

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Primghar
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (37.5%)67.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (25.0%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (37.5%)143.0
Total8 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Primghar

50.0% of women with births in Primghar are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Primghar
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)

Income in Primghar

Income Overview in Primghar

Per Capita Income in Primghar is $35,174, while median incomes of families and households are $85,536 and $75,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income870$35,174
Median Family Income221$85,536
Mean Family Income221$103,752
Median Household Income330$75,000
Mean Household Income330$90,258
Income Deficit221$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)87012.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)87087.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8700.41

Earnings by Sex in Primghar

Average Earnings in Primghar are $50,682, $52,353 for men and $45,625 for women, a difference of 12.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Primghar
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male252 (58.6%)$52,353
Female178 (41.4%)$45,625
Total430 (100.0%)$50,682

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Primghar

The most common earnings brackets in Primghar are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (47 | 18.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (38 | 21.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Primghar
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (7.5%)12 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (4.8%)6 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (3.2%)15 (8.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (2.4%)2 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (0.8%)7 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (2.0%)7 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (2.8%)3 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (2.0%)13 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (4.4%)8 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (6.8%)9 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (0.8%)6 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)11 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99947 (18.6%)5 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99928 (11.1%)10 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (8.7%)9 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (9.9%)38 (21.3%)
$100,000+20 (7.9%)17 (9.6%)
Total252 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Primghar

Average earnings in Primghar are $53,875 for men and $49,643 for women, a difference of 7.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $147,083, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,125. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,341, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,722.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Primghar
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$43,125$29,722
College or Associate's Degree$53,370$36,500
Bachelor's Degree$63,523$73,750
Graduate Degree$147,083$90,341
Total$53,875$49,643

Family Income in Primghar

Family Income Brackets in Primghar

According to the Primghar family income data, there are 59 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Primghar
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00094.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99983.6%
$25,000 to $34,99983.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992913.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993817.2%
$75,000 to $99,9995926.7%
$100,000 to $149,9993314.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992210.0%
$200,000+156.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Primghar

3-person families (43 | 19.5%) account for the highest median family income in Primghar with $175,250 per family, while 3-person families (43 | 19.5%) have the highest median income of $58,417 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Primghar
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families125 (56.6%)$78,438
3-Person Families43 (19.5%)$175,250
4-Person Families21 (9.5%)$125,625
5-Person Families26 (11.8%)$0
6-Person Families5 (2.3%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.4%)$0
Total221 (100.0%)$85,536

Family Income by Number of Earners in Primghar

Family Income by Number of Earners in Primghar
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners35 (15.8%)$45,625
1 Earner76 (34.4%)$62,500
2 Earners91 (41.2%)$106,250
3+ Earners19 (8.6%)$0
Total221 (100.0%)$85,536

Household Income in Primghar

Household Income Brackets in Primghar

With 74 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Primghar, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Primghar
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000133.9%
$10,000 to $14,99992.7%
$15,000 to $24,999195.8%
$25,000 to $34,999195.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994012.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996519.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997422.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994814.5%
$150,000 to $199,999288.5%
$200,000+154.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Primghar

The median household income in Primghar is $75,000, with the highest median household income of $93,173 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 153 households (46.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 20 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Primghar
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (6.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years77 (23.3%)$75,208
45 to 64 Years153 (46.4%)$93,173
65+ Years80 (24.2%)$47,500
Total330 (100.0%)$75,000

Poverty in Primghar

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Primghar

With 12.2% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of Primghar, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (42.6%) and 9 females (40.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Primghar
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (35.6%)1 (4.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (24.2%)9 (40.9%)
25 to 34 Years3 (12.0%)2 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (19.5%)
75 Years and over4 (12.9%)3 (6.5%)
Total54 (12.2%)27 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Primghar

According to the poverty statistics in Primghar, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 Primghar
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (64.4%)22 (95.7%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (57.4%)31 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years10 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (75.8%)13 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years22 (88.0%)39 (95.1%)
35 to 44 Years42 (100.0%)39 (97.5%)
45 to 54 Years36 (100.0%)46 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years77 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)33 (80.5%)
75 Years and over27 (87.1%)43 (93.5%)
Total387 (87.8%)356 (92.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Primghar

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Primghar show that 1.7% or 3 of the total 178 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.0%, comprising of 3 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 Primghar
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children97 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (98.3%)3 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Primghar

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Primghar
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (28.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (25.7%)

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

The poverty data for Primghar shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 9 of the single-parent households (20.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (3.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (25.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Primghar
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (1.7%)9 (20.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Primghar

Employment by Class of Employer in Primghar

Among the 366 employed individuals in Primghar, private company employees (253 | 69.1%), local government employees (42 | 11.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (39 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Primghar
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25369.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)143.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)102.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations3910.7%
Local Government Employees4211.5%
State Government Employees82.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total366100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Primghar

According to the labor force statistics for Primghar, out of the total population over 16 years of age (667), 59.8% or 399 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 97.7% or 85 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.3% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Primghar
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years43 (84.3%)11 (25.6%)
25 to 29 Years23 (79.3%)2 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years18 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years75 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years81 (90.0%)3 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years85 (97.7%)4 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years33 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (24.4%)2 (10.5%)
75 Years and over11 (11.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total399 (59.8%)25 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Primghar

According to labor force statistics for Primghar, 79.1% of individuals (315) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (398) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.5% or 86 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Primghar
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma78 (73.6%)7 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree145 (82.4%)4 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher86 (92.5%)1 (1.2%)
Total315 (79.1%)12 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Primghar

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Primghar are Management (40 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (39 | 10.4%), Business & Financial (33 | 8.8%), Health Technologists (32 | 8.6%), and Community & Social Service (30 | 8.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Primghar

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Primghar, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (94.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Primghar
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (32.5%)27 (67.5%)
Business & Financial29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (5.3%)18 (94.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (5.1%)37 (94.9%)
Health Technologists2 (6.2%)30 (93.8%)
Total (Category)55 (37.4%)92 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)208 (55.6%)166 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Primghar are Cleaning & Maintenance (20 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (14 | 3.7%), Law Enforcement (11 | 2.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 2.9%), and Healthcare Support (8 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Primghar

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Primghar, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (66.7%), and Healthcare Support (62.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Primghar
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Security & Protection12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Law Enforcement11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)
Total (Overall)208 (55.6%)166 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Primghar are Office & Administration (31 | 8.3%), and Sales & Related (30 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Primghar

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Primghar
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (40.0%)18 (60.0%)
Office & Administration12 (38.7%)19 (61.3%)
Total (Category)24 (39.3%)37 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)208 (55.6%)166 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Primghar are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 4.8%), Construction & Extraction (12 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Primghar

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Primghar
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (97.3%)1 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)208 (55.6%)166 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Primghar are Production (47 | 12.6%), Material Moving (17 | 4.5%), and Transportation (10 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Primghar

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Primghar
OccupationMaleFemale
Production30 (63.8%)17 (36.2%)
Transportation9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
Material Moving13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Total (Category)52 (70.3%)22 (29.7%)
Total (Overall)208 (55.6%)166 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Primghar

Employment Industries in Primghar

The major employment industries in Primghar include Health Care & Social Assistance (88 | 23.5%), Manufacturing (80 | 21.4%), Retail Trade (41 | 11.0%), Finance & Insurance (21 | 5.6%), and Educational Services (20 | 5.3%).
Employment Industries in Primghar

Employment Industries by Sex in Primghar

The Primghar industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Educational Services (95.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Primghar
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing58 (72.5%)22 (27.5%)
Wholesale Trade7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Retail Trade12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Educational Services1 (5.0%)19 (95.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (27.3%)64 (72.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Public Administration12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Total208 (55.6%)166 (44.4%)

Education in Primghar

School Enrollment in Primghar

The most common levels of schooling among the 185 students in Primghar are elementary school (58 | 31.4%), high school (58 | 31.4%), and middle school (22 | 11.9%).
School Enrollment in Primghar
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool94.9%
Kindergarten1910.3%
Elementary School5831.4%
Middle School2211.9%
High School5831.4%
College / Undergraduate147.6%
Graduate / Professional52.7%
Total185100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Primghar

Out of a total of 185 students who are enrolled in schools in Primghar, 17 (9.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 168 (90.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% 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 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Primghar
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old73 (96.1%)3 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23 (85.2%)4 (14.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total168 (90.8%)17 (9.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Primghar

Business (30 | 23.4%), education (29 | 22.7%), science & technology (19 | 14.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (17 | 13.3%), and psychology (9 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 128 individuals in Primghar who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Primghar
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics43.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1713.3%
Physical & Health Sciences64.7%
Psychology97.0%
Social Sciences53.9%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1914.8%
Business3023.4%
Education2922.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History64.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities32.3%
Total128100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Primghar

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Primghar

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Primghar are males with 3 vehicles (74, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (58, making up 44.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Primghar
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle30 (15.0%)48 (28.9%)
2 Vehicles58 (29.0%)37 (22.3%)
3 Vehicles74 (37.0%)58 (34.9%)
4 Vehicles10 (5.0%)10 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles25 (12.5%)13 (7.8%)
Total200 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Primghar

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Primghar are 5 to 9 minutes (78 commuters, 21.7%), less than 5 minutes (46 commuters, 12.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (42 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Primghar
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4612.8%
5 to 9 Minutes7821.7%
10 to 14 Minutes195.3%
15 to 19 Minutes4111.4%
20 to 24 Minutes4211.7%
25 to 29 Minutes236.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3710.3%
35 to 39 Minutes123.3%
40 to 44 Minutes164.4%
45 to 59 Minutes102.8%
60 to 89 Minutes123.3%
90 or more Minutes246.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Primghar

The most common commute times in Primghar are 5 to 9 minutes (41 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (37 commuters, 22.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Primghar
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (11.1%)24 (14.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes41 (20.7%)37 (22.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes9 (4.5%)10 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes33 (16.7%)8 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes33 (16.7%)9 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes18 (9.1%)5 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes14 (7.1%)23 (14.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes1 (0.5%)11 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (6.1%)4 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (4.5%)1 (0.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (2.5%)7 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes1 (0.5%)23 (14.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Primghar

The most frequent times of departure to work in Primghar are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (43, 21.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (29, 17.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Primghar
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10 (5.1%)8 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (4.0%)18 (11.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (5.6%)7 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM24 (12.1%)19 (11.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM43 (21.7%)6 (3.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM23 (11.6%)29 (17.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM30 (15.1%)29 (17.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (12.6%)13 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (11.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (7.6%)8 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (4.5%)1 (0.6%)
Total198 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Primghar

Occupancy by Ownership in Primghar

Of the total 330 dwellings in Primghar, owner-occupied units account for 274 (83.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 56 (17.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Primghar
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27483.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5617.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units330100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Primghar

Occupancy by Household Size in Primghar
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9729.4%
2-Person Household13440.6%
3-Person Household4613.9%
4+ Person Household5316.1%
Total Housing Units330100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Primghar

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Primghar
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household61 (62.9%)36 (37.1%)
2-Person Household126 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
3-Person Household39 (84.8%)7 (15.2%)
4+ Person Household48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)
Total Housing Units274 (83.0%)56 (17.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Primghar

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Primghar
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
High School Diploma81 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
College/Associate Degree126 (84.6%)23 (15.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (78.9%)16 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Primghar

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Primghar
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4112.4%
35 to 44 Years5617.0%
45 to 54 Years5015.1%
55 to 64 Years10331.2%
65 to 74 Years4012.1%
75 to 84 Years216.4%
85 Years and Over195.8%
Total330100.0%

Housing Finances in Primghar

Median Income by Occupancy in Primghar

Median Income by Occupancy in Primghar
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied274 (83.0%)$81,667
Renter-Occupied56 (17.0%)$30,000
Average330 (100.0%)$75,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Primghar

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Primghar
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (1.5%)6 (10.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)9 (16.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (0.7%)4 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (2.2%)7 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (5.1%)5 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99938 (13.9%)2 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (21.2%)7 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (23.7%)9 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99941 (15.0%)7 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more43 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Primghar

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Primghar
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49961 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79955 (20.1%)32 (57.1%)
$800 to $99933 (12.0%)8 (14.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49960 (21.9%)14 (25.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more15 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Primghar

Housing Structures in Primghar

Housing Structures in Primghar
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached29489.1%
Single Unit, Attached133.9%
2 Unit Apartments20.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments154.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total330100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Primghar

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Primghar
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached259 (88.1%)35 (11.9%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
2 Unit Apartments2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (83.0%)56 (17.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Primghar

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Primghar
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms5 (1.8%)11 (19.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms50 (18.2%)21 (37.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms111 (40.5%)14 (25.0%)
8 or more Rooms108 (39.4%)10 (17.9%)
Total274 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Primghar

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Primghar
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas240 (87.6%)34 (60.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity25 (9.1%)22 (39.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Primghar

Household Vehicle Usage in Primghar
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (1.1%)10 (17.9%)
1 Vehicle77 (28.1%)34 (60.7%)
2 Vehicles91 (33.2%)5 (8.9%)
3 or more Vehicles103 (37.6%)7 (12.5%)
Total274 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Primghar

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Primghar

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units129145
Median Property Value$95,000$127,600
Median Household Income$75,938$37
Monthly Housing Costs$431$15
Real Estate Taxes$1,403$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Primghar

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Primghar
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (28.7%)11 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99929 (22.5%)40 (27.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99954 (41.9%)82 (56.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (5.4%)9 (6.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (1.5%)3 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Primghar

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Primghar
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (3.9%)4 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (6.2%)2 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (10.1%)2 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (19.4%)25 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (28.7%)33 (22.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (17.8%)28 (19.3%)
$150,000 or more6 (4.6%)18 (12.4%)
Total129 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Primghar

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Primghar
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x85 (65.9%)86,563 (59,698.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (12.4%)96 (66.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (7.7%)33 (22.8%)
4.0x or more18 (14.0%)6 (4.1%)
Total129 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Primghar

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Primghar
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80041 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49925 (19.4%)19 (13.1%)
$800 to $1,49959 (45.7%)67 (46.2%)
Total129 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Primghar

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primghar

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primghar
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years53 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
26 to 34 Years62 (96.9%)2 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years76 (92.7%)6 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years127 (93.4%)9 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total804 (97.6%)20 (2.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Primghar

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Primghar
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen53 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Primghar

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Primghar
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00096 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999135 (91.2%)13 (8.8%)
$100,000 and over289 (97.6%)7 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primghar

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primghar
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 629 (31.5%)63 (68.5%)
6 to 18 Years48 (31.2%)106 (68.8%)
19 to 25 Years20 (35.7%)41 (73.2%)
25 to 34 Years6 (9.4%)56 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years6 (7.3%)71 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years3 (3.5%)82 (96.5%)
55 to 64 Years3 (2.2%)125 (91.9%)
65 to 74 Years74 (94.9%)42 (53.8%)
75 Years and over77 (100.0%)43 (55.8%)
Total266 (32.3%)629 (76.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Primghar

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Primghar
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years20 (12.9%)16 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (24.3%)18 (43.9%)
75 Years and over8 (25.8%)20 (43.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Primghar

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Primghar: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (10.8%)3 (7.3%)
75 Years and over6 (19.4%)8 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Primghar: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Primghar: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years15 (9.7%)9 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.4%)2 (4.9%)
75 Years and over2 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Primghar: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.5%)7 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years5 (13.5%)11 (26.8%)
75 Years and over2 (6.5%)12 (26.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Primghar: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.4%)6 (14.6%)
75 Years and over2 (6.5%)3 (6.5%)

Technology Access in Primghar

Computing Device Access in Primghar

Computing Device Access in Primghar
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28787.0%
Smartphone28586.4%
Tablet20461.8%
No Computing Device41.2%
Total330100.0%

Internet Access in Primghar

Internet Access in Primghar
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28185.2%
Cellular Data Only226.7%
Satellite Internet133.9%
No Internet237.0%
Total330100.0%

Primghar Summary

Primghar is a city located in O’Brien County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,072 at the 2010 census. Primghar is the county seat of O’Brien County.

History

Primghar was founded in 1882 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The city was named after the first two letters of the names of the railroad’s three founders: Peter, Richard, and Michael. The city was incorporated in 1883.

Geography

Primghar is located at 43°14′17″N 95°25′45″W (43.238, -95.429). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Primghar’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant. Primghar is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,072 people, 441 households, and 279 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,051.9 people per square mile (406.7/km2). There were 486 housing units at an average density of 476.5 per square mile (184.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 441 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Primghar?
Total Population of Primghar is 870.
What is the Total Male Population of Primghar?
Total Male Population of Primghar is 470.
What is the Total Female Population of Primghar?
Total Female Population of Primghar is 400.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Primghar?
There are 117.50 Males per 100 Females in Primghar.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Primghar?
There are 85.11 Females per 100 Males in Primghar.
What is the Median Population Age in Primghar?
Median Population Age in Primghar is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Primghar
Average Family Size in Primghar is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Primghar
Average Household Size in Primghar is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Primghar?
Per Capita income in Primghar is $35,174.
What is the Median Family Income in Primghar?
Median Family Income in Primghar is $85,536.
What is the Median Household income in Primghar?
Median Household Income in Primghar is $75,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Primghar?
Income or Wage Gap in Primghar is 12.9%.
Women in Primghar earn 87.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Primghar?
Inequality or Gini Index in Primghar is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Primghar?
There are 399 People in the Labor Forcein in Primghar.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Primghar?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Primghar.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Primghar?
Unemployment Rate in Primghar is 6.3%.