Demographics & People — Pella, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,624 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,900 |
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| Median Age | 35.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,009 |
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| Family Households | 2,504 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1094 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,018 |
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| Black or African American | 77 |
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| Asian | 186 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Dutch | 2,816 |
| German | 2,626 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,595 |
| Irish | 1,183 |
| Other groups | 1,011 |
| English | 940 |
| American | 358 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 332 |
| Swedish | 303 |
| Italian | 278 |
Language
| English Only | 9,576 |
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| Spanish | 236 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,035 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 365 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,290 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pella, Iowa.
