Primghar is a city located in O'Brien County Iowa. Primghar has a 2024 population of 878. It is also the county seat of O'Brien County. Primghar is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 902 in 2020.
The average household income in Primghar is $90,258 with a poverty rate of 9.83%. The median age in Primghar is 40.2 years: 36.8 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Primghar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 791 | 90.92% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 27 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 330 | 2.5 | 83 | 17 |
| Married | 178 | 3.14 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 109 | 1.07 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 35 | 3.46 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 8 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
83.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 17.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 13.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 7.37% |
| High School Graduate | 197 | 34.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 106 | 18.6% |
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 | 537 | 491 | 107 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,659 | $63,523 | $73,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,909 | $147,083 | $90,341 |
| High School Graduate | $34,375 | $43,125 | $29,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,375 | $53,875 | $49,643 |
| Some College | $51,932 | $53,370 | $36,500 |
$53,375
Average Earnings
$53,875
Average Male
$49,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.63% of Primghar residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 46 | 6.28% |
| Black | 39 | 35 | 89.74% |
9.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.24%
Male Poverty Rate
7.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Primghar is Black, with 89.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Primghar is White, with 6.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
| High School | 3.05% |
| Some College | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.11% |
| Female Employed | 3.61% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,536 | $103,752 |
| Households | $75,000 | $90,258 |
| Married Families | $89,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,432 | $60,382 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
78.28%
Born in Primghar
96.78%
Native Born
3.22%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
96.78% of Primghar residents were born in the United States, with 78.28% having been born in Iowa. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 848 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 854 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 860 | -6 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 866 | -6 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 872 | -6 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 878 | -6 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 884 | -18 | -2% |
| 2022 | 902 | 6 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 896 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 902 | 33 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 869 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 868 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 867 | -8 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 875 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 870 | -15 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 885 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 887 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 889 | -9 | -1% |
| 2011 | 898 | -11 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 909 | 0 | 0% |