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Pella, IA


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Pella, Iowa

Pella, Iowa is 38 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 157 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Marion county. The population of the city is 9,832.

The People and Families of Pella

In Pella, about 56% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Pella.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pella had a median family income of $56,321. Pella is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Pella can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Pella political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $24,225. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Pella Housing

Of the housing in Pella, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Pella than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Pella, 79% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Pella features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Pella strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPella Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPella Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPella Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPella Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pella Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pella College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Pella Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pella Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pella People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Pella, IA

Comparing Pella to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens95
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime53

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