Promise City, IA

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Promise City Overview

80
TOTAL POPULATION
32
MALE POPULATION
48
FEMALE POPULATION
66.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
150.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,504
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,393
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
29
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Promise City Zip Codes

Promise City Area Codes

Race in Promise City

The most populous races in Promise City are White / Caucasian (79 | 98.8%), and Two or more Races (1 | 1.3%).
Race in Promise City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian7998.8%
Two or more Races11.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total80100.0%

Ancestry in Promise City

The most populous ancestries reported in Promise City are Irish (39 | 48.7%), English (23 | 28.7%), German (12 | 15.0%), American (5 | 6.2%), and Polish (2 | 2.5%), together accounting for 101.2% of all Promise City residents.
Ancestry in Promise City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American56.2%
English2328.7%
French11.3%
German1215.0%
Irish3948.7%
Polish22.5%
Scottish11.3%
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Immigrants in Promise City

Immigrants in Promise City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Promise City

Sex and Age in Promise City

The most populous age groups in Promise City are 55 to 59 Years (8 | 25.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (15 | 31.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Promise City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)5 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years6 (18.8%)8 (16.7%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years5 (15.6%)3 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years8 (25.0%)15 (31.2%)
60 to 64 Years1 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years1 (3.1%)5 (10.4%)
70 to 74 Years3 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years2 (6.2%)2 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years1 (3.1%)2 (4.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (4.2%)
Total32 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Promise City

Median Family Size in Promise City

The median family size in Promise City is 2.85 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5 | 25.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2 | 10.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Promise City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13 (65.0%)2.69
Single Male/Father2 (10.0%)2.50
Single Female/Mother5 (25.0%)3.40
Total Families20 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Promise City

The median household size in Promise City is 2.05 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5 | 12.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (19 | 48.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Promise City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13 (33.3%)2.69
Single Male/Father2 (5.1%)2.50
Single Female/Mother5 (12.8%)4.00
Non-family19 (48.7%)1.05
Total Households39 (100.0%)2.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Promise City

Out of a total of 39 households in Promise City, 20 (51.3%) are family households, while 19 (48.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 18.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Promise City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-18 (46.2%)
2-Person Households12 (30.8%)1 (2.6%)
3-Person Households2 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (51.3%)19 (48.7%)

Female Fertility in Promise City

Fertility by Age in Promise City

Female Fertility by Age in Promise City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Promise City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Promise City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Promise City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Promise City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Promise City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Promise City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Promise City

Income Overview in Promise City

Per Capita Income in Promise City is $27,504, while median incomes of families and households are $55,000 and $38,393 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income80$27,504
Median Family Income20$55,000
Mean Family Income20$56,655
Median Household Income39$38,393
Mean Household Income39$51,177
Income Deficit20$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8034.91%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8065.09¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index800.38

Earnings by Sex in Promise City

Average Earnings in Promise City are $36,250, $44,167 for men and $28,750 for women, a difference of 34.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Promise City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male16 (47.1%)$44,167
Female18 (52.9%)$28,750
Total34 (100.0%)$36,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Promise City

The most common earnings brackets in Promise City are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (7 | 43.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (8 | 44.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Promise City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991 (6.2%)8 (44.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
Total16 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Promise City

Average earnings in Promise City are $44,167 for men and $28,750 for women, a difference of 34.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,179, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,179. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $21,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Promise City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,179$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$44,167$28,750

Family Income in Promise City

Family Income Brackets in Promise City

According to the Promise City family income data, there are 7 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Promise City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999210.0%
$25,000 to $34,999315.0%
$35,000 to $49,999420.0%
$50,000 to $74,999735.0%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,999420.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Promise City

2-person families (12 | 60.0%) account for the highest median family income in Promise City with $55,000 per family, while 2-person families (12 | 60.0%) have the highest median income of $27,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Promise City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12 (60.0%)$55,000
3-Person Families2 (10.0%)$0
4-Person Families6 (30.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total20 (100.0%)$55,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Promise City

Family Income by Number of Earners in Promise City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4 (20.0%)$38,750
1 Earner9 (45.0%)$57,813
2 Earners7 (35.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total20 (100.0%)$55,000

Household Income in Promise City

Household Income Brackets in Promise City

With 10 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Promise City, accounting for 25.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Promise City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99925.1%
$15,000 to $24,999820.5%
$25,000 to $34,999512.8%
$35,000 to $49,999923.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991025.6%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,999410.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+12.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Promise City

The median household income in Promise City is $38,393, with the highest median household income of $37,500 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 12 households (30.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Promise City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years7 (17.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years20 (51.3%)$33,750
65+ Years12 (30.8%)$37,500
Total39 (100.0%)$38,393

Poverty in Promise City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Promise City

With 3.1% poverty level for males and 29.2% for females among the residents of Promise City, 55 to 64 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (11.1%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Promise City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (33.3%)
Total1 (3.1%)14 (29.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Promise City

According to the poverty statistics in Promise City, males aged under 5 years and females aged 45 to 54 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 Promise City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (75.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years6 (100.0%)4 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years5 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (88.9%)15 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)4 (66.7%)
Total31 (96.9%)34 (70.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Promise City

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Promise City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Promise City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Promise City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (80.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Promise City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Promise City

Employment by Class of Employer in Promise City

Among the 29 employed individuals in Promise City, private company employees (25 | 86.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (3 | 10.3%), and local government employees (1 | 3.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Promise City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2586.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)310.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees13.5%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total29100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Promise City

Employment Status by Age in Promise City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years5 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years8 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Promise City

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Promise City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma16 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree7 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Promise City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Promise City are Management (7 | 24.1%), Community & Social Service (1 | 3.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (1 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Promise City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Promise City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Promise City are Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 17.2%), and Healthcare Support (3 | 10.3%).
Services Occupations in Promise City

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Promise City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Promise City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Promise City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Promise City are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 6.9%), and Construction & Extraction (1 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Promise City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Promise City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Promise City are , and Production (10 | 34.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Promise City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Promise City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Promise City

Employment Industries in Promise City

The major employment industries in Promise City include Manufacturing (15 | 51.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7 | 24.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (5 | 17.2%), and Educational Services (1 | 3.5%).
Employment Industries in Promise City

Employment Industries by Sex in Promise City

The Promise City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), and Manufacturing (66.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Manufacturing (33.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Promise City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)

Education in Promise City

School Enrollment in Promise City

The most common levels of schooling among the 11 students in Promise City are middle school (6 | 54.5%), kindergarten (3 | 27.3%), and nursery / preschool (1 | 9.1%).
School Enrollment in Promise City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool19.1%
Kindergarten327.3%
Elementary School19.1%
Middle School654.5%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total11100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Promise City

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Promise City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Promise City

Science & technology (4 | 80.0%), and education (1 | 20.0%) are the most common fields of study among 5 individuals in Promise City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Promise City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology480.0%
Business00.0%
Education120.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total5100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Promise City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Promise City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Promise City are males with 3 vehicles (8, accounting for 50.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (6, making up 61.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Promise City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
2 Vehicles4 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles8 (50.0%)6 (46.2%)
4 Vehicles3 (18.8%)3 (23.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Promise City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Promise City are 20 to 24 minutes (12 commuters, 41.4%), 60 to 89 minutes (7 commuters, 24.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (5 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Promise City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes517.2%
15 to 19 Minutes13.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1241.4%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes26.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes26.9%
60 to 89 Minutes724.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Promise City

The most common commute times in Promise City are 60 to 89 minutes (7 commuters, 43.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (6 commuters, 46.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Promise City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes1 (6.2%)4 (30.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (37.5%)6 (46.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Promise City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Promise City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5, 31.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5, 38.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Promise City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (18.8%)2 (15.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (18.8%)5 (38.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Promise City

Occupancy by Ownership in Promise City

Of the total 39 dwellings in Promise City, owner-occupied units account for 27 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 12 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Promise City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2769.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1230.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units39100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Promise City

Occupancy by Household Size in Promise City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1846.2%
2-Person Household1333.3%
3-Person Household25.1%
4+ Person Household615.4%
Total Housing Units39100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Promise City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Promise City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
2-Person Household12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
3-Person Household1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
4+ Person Household3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Promise City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Promise City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
High School Diploma19 (95.0%)1 (5.0%)
College/Associate Degree7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Promise City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Promise City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years717.9%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years512.8%
55 to 64 Years1538.5%
65 to 74 Years410.3%
75 to 84 Years615.4%
85 Years and Over25.1%
Total39100.0%

Housing Finances in Promise City

Median Income by Occupancy in Promise City

Median Income by Occupancy in Promise City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied27 (69.2%)$39,464
Renter-Occupied12 (30.8%)$0
Average39 (100.0%)$38,393

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Promise City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Promise City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)1 (8.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (3.7%)6 (50.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (11.1%)2 (16.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997 (25.9%)3 (25.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Promise City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Promise City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49913 (48.1%)1 (8.3%)
$500 to $7997 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)3 (25.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Promise City

Housing Structures in Promise City

Housing Structures in Promise City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3794.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other25.1%
Total39100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Promise City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Promise City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached25 (67.6%)12 (32.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Promise City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Promise City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms7 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms4 (14.8%)10 (83.3%)
8 or more Rooms7 (25.9%)2 (16.7%)
Total27 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Promise City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Promise City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1 (3.7%)1 (8.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (44.4%)4 (33.3%)
Electricity9 (33.3%)6 (50.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (18.5%)1 (8.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Promise City

Household Vehicle Usage in Promise City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)1 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle9 (33.3%)1 (8.3%)
2 Vehicles8 (29.6%)1 (8.3%)
3 or more Vehicles10 (37.0%)9 (75.0%)
Total27 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Promise City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Promise City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units225
Median Property Value$52,500$0
Median Household Income$39,000$0
Monthly Housing Costs$329$0
Real Estate Taxes$225$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Promise City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Promise City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (45.5%)2 (40.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9998 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9993 (13.6%)3 (60.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9991 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Promise City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Promise City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997 (31.8%)2 (40.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (4.5%)3 (60.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Promise City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Promise City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x2 (9.1%)5 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more3 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Promise City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Promise City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991 (4.5%)3 (60.0%)
$800 to $1,4994 (18.2%)2 (40.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Promise City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Promise City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Promise City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Promise City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Promise City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Promise City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Promise City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00013 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99919 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Promise City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Promise City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
6 to 18 Years7 (100.0%)2 (28.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (28.6%)11 (78.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
55 to 64 Years8 (33.3%)22 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)4 (44.4%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)4 (44.4%)
Total41 (51.2%)56 (70.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Promise City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Promise City
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 (21.4%)6 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (20.0%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Promise City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Promise City: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Promise City: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Promise City: <span>Cognitive 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 Years0 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Promise City: <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 Years3 (21.4%)6 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (20.0%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)1 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Promise City: <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 Years0 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (33.3%)

Technology Access in Promise City

Computing Device Access in Promise City

Computing Device Access in Promise City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1948.7%
Smartphone2871.8%
Tablet2461.5%
No Computing Device410.3%
Total39100.0%

Internet Access in Promise City

Internet Access in Promise City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2051.3%
Cellular Data Only923.1%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet820.5%
Total39100.0%

Promise City Summary

Promise City, Iowa is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Wayne County. It is situated on the banks of the Chariton River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town was founded in 1854, and has a population of approximately 1,000 people.

Geography

Promise City is located in the southeastern corner of Iowa, in Wayne County. It is situated on the banks of the Chariton River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The climate in Promise City is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Promise City’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. There are also several small businesses in the town, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces a variety of products, including furniture and clothing.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Promise City was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000. The per capita income was $18,000.

History

Promise City was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after a nearby creek, which was named for a Native American chief who had made a promise to the settlers. The town quickly grew, and by the late 1800s, it had become a thriving agricultural center. The town was also home to several churches, a school, and a post office.
In the early 1900s, the town began to decline, as many of the residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. The town was revitalized in the 1950s, when a new highway was built through the area. This allowed for increased trade and commerce, and the town began to grow again.
Today, Promise City is a small, rural town with a population of approximately 1,000 people. The town is home to several farms, businesses, and churches, and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The town is also home to a museum, which showcases the history of the area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Promise City?
Total Population of Promise City is 80.
What is the Total Male Population of Promise City?
Total Male Population of Promise City is 32.
What is the Total Female Population of Promise City?
Total Female Population of Promise City is 48.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Promise City?
There are 66.67 Males per 100 Females in Promise City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Promise City?
There are 150.00 Females per 100 Males in Promise City.
What is the Median Population Age in Promise City?
Median Population Age in Promise City is 55.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Promise City
Average Family Size in Promise City is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Promise City
Average Household Size in Promise City is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Promise City?
Per Capita income in Promise City is $27,504.
What is the Median Family Income in Promise City?
Median Family Income in Promise City is $55,000.
What is the Median Household income in Promise City?
Median Household Income in Promise City is $38,393.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Promise City?
Income or Wage Gap in Promise City is 34.9%.
Women in Promise City earn 65.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Promise City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Promise City is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Promise City?
There are 29 People in the Labor Forcein in Promise City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Promise City?
45.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Promise City.