Postville is a city located in Allamakee County Iowa. Postville has a 2024 population of 2,385. Postville is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Postville is $66,459 with a poverty rate of 25.62%. The median age in Postville is 25.4 years: 23.1 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Postville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,714 | 61.5% |
| Two or more races | 466 | 16.72% |
| Black or African American | 298 | 10.69% |
| Other race | 192 | 6.89% |
| Native American | 81 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 934 | 2.93 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 450 | 3.86 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.3 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Female | 139 | 3.02 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 72 | 3.06 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 8.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 6.57% |
| High School Graduate | 588 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 10.42% |
| Some College | 256 | 18.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 753 | 144 |
| Hispanic | 397 | 204 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 97 | 14 |
| Black | 167 | 133 | 0 |
| Other Race | 65 | 56 | 18 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 9 |
| Native American | 33 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 27.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,000 | $50,313 | $23,690 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $140,074 | $49,048 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $43,750 | $35,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,398 | $41,982 | $24,306 |
| Overall | $39,750 | $44,714 | $28,333 |
| Some College | $31,417 | $45,542 | $28,056 |
$39,750
Average Earnings
$44,714
Average Male
$28,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.53% of Postville residents speak only English, while 56.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,149 | 489 | 42.56% |
| Multiple | 466 | 118 | 25.32% |
| Black | 298 | 117 | 39.26% |
| White | 1,210 | 90 | 7.44% |
| Other | 192 | 56 | 29.17% |
| Native | 81 | 17 | 20.99% |
25.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.66%
Male Poverty Rate
30.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Postville is Hispanic, with 42.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Postville is White, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.73% |
| High School | 22.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.99% |
| Some College | 16.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.71% |
| Female Employed | 14.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,106 | $69,108 |
| Households | $47,281 | $66,459 |
| Married Families | $63,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $57,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.86%
Born in Postville
69.32%
Native Born
30.68%
Foreign Born
21.21%
Non Citizen
9.47%
Naturalized
69.32% of Postville residents were born in the United States, with 46.86% having been born in Iowa. 21.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,238 | -30 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 2,268 | -29 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 2,297 | -29 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 2,326 | -30 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 2,356 | -29 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 2,385 | -30 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 2,415 | -44 | -1.79% |
| 2022 | 2,459 | -17 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 2,476 | -27 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 2,503 | 454 | 22.16% |
| 2019 | 2,049 | -30 | -1.44% |
| 2018 | 2,079 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 2,087 | -11 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,098 | -9 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,107 | -42 | -1.95% |
| 2014 | 2,149 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 2,159 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 2,170 | -23 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 2,193 | -36 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 2,229 | 0 | 0% |