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The City of Postville had a population of 2,979 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Postville ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Postville is located at latitude 43.0847 and longitude -91.5682 in Allamakee County. The formal boundaries for the City of Postville encompass a land area of 2.11 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Allamakee County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Postville are located in Allamakee County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Clayton County.
The City of Postville 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 Postville is located within Township of Post, a minor civil division (MCD) of Allamakee County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,979 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,391 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,485 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,471 |
| Median Home Value | $104,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 480 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 456 (47.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 (2.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 936 |
| Average Household Size | 3.12 |
| Family Households | 640 (68.4%) |
The table below compares Postville to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 123 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 126 | 88th |
| Median Household Income | # 911 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1012 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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