Also See: Peterson, IA ZIP Codes & ZIP Code Maps | Local Area Photos
The City of Peterson had a population of 345 as of July 1, 2018.
The primary coordinate point for Peterson is located at latitude 42.9173 and longitude -95.3431 in Clay County. The formal boundaries for the City of Peterson (see map below) encompass a land area of 0.52 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Clay County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 1,250 feet.
The City of Peterson (GNIS ID: 2396195) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Peterson is located within Township of Peterson, a minor civil division (MCD) of Clay County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 345 |
| Population in Households | 345 |
| Population in Familes | 279 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density2 | 665 |
| Diversity Index3 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,145 |
| Average Household Income | $66,455 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,389 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 203 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 141 (69.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21 (10.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 (20.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $99,479 |
| Average Home Value | $140,426 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 162 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 107 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.39% | -0.12% |
| Households | 0.46% | -0.12% |
| Families | 1.45% | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | 3.49% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.64% |
The table below compares Peterson to the other 1,009 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 562 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 512 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 673 | 33rd |
| Median Household Income | # 566 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 452 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
