Pella Authority

Pella is a upper-middle-income town of 10,720 with home prices 1.4× the Iowa median.

Pella, Iowa

In Mahaska County, Iowa, Pella anchors a community of 10,720. The median household income stands at $84,111.

Definition and scope

Pella is a chartered municipality within Mahaska County, Iowa, Iowa. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Oskaloosa, IA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Pella has approximately 10,720 residents. The median age is 35.2 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $292,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 93.7%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
• Asian: 1.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Pella is $84,111. Poverty rate stands at 6.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 47.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Pella:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Pella Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Marion County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Ottumwa, Iowa.

Geography and climate

Pella sits at an elevation of 838 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 5a.

References

• Iowa State Authority — state-level reference for Iowa.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.