Pella’s land area: 5107 acres, or 8.73 square miles
Pella’s population as of 2010 census: 10,352
Since 2000 Pella has had a population growth of 6.53% (Compared to Iowa’s growth rate of 4.1% since 2000)
The median age in Pella is 33.3 years old (Iowa’s median age is 42.7 years old)
(28.7 % are under age 19; 23.1% are ages 20-34; 22.0% are ages 35-54; 22.8% are ages 55-84; 3.4% are over age 85)
93.5% of adults over age 25 have graduated high school
35.3% of adults over age 25 have Bachelors degrees or higher
Diversity: 95% are White Caucasian; 2.3% are Asian; 1.7 % are Hispanic/ Latino; 0.7% are Black/African American; 0.2% are Native American
About 45% of Pella residents identify as having Dutch ancestry
Cost of living: Pella is in the 98-99th percentile, which makes it almost exactly average compared to all other locations in the US
The median home value in Pella is $163,600
The median gross rent in Pella is $732 (all types of rentals)
4 largest employers in the Pella area are Pella Corporation, Vermeer Corporation, Pella Regional Health Center, and Central College
The largest industries in Pella are Manufacturing, Agriculture, Tourism and Service
Pella receives an average of 38 inches of precipitation annually, with 27 inches of that precipitation being snow
Pella’s seasons are very pronounced. The average high in January is 31 degrees Farenheit; the average high in July is 85 degrees Farenheit
Crime Rates: Crime rates are considered very low. In 2010, there were 0 murders (includes manslaughter and homicide); 0 kidnappings or abductions; 53 assaults; 5 motor vehicle thefts; 118 larceny (includes building and vehicle)