Primghar, Iowa
Primghar: City in Iowa
About
Primghar is a city located in the county of O'Brien in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 909 and a population density of 254 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 858 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Primghar
| Population : | 858 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | O'Brien County |
| Postal code : | 51245 |
| Area : | 3.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,526 feet / 465 meters |
| Capital city : | Primghar is capital of O'Brien County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:11:25 (12th November 2024) |
| Density : | 240 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Primghar is located at 43°5'13"N 95°37'38"W (43.0869200, -95.6272300).
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Official website of Primghar
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Primghar decreased by 5.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 909 | - | census |
| 2011 | 897 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 890 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 885 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 884 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 870 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 871 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 861 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 859 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 856 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 858 | 0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,615 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,984 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,783 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,974 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.2% |
| White only, percent : | 84.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 849 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
Primghar zip code is 51245.
County name: O'Brien, County
fips: 19141
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $970 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $609 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,601 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 126,659 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 203,367 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 280,811 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,077 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,021 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,379 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,143 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 530 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 958 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 93 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 890 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,143.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.22 |
People born in Primghar (3)
People born in Primghar, including lawyer Joseph N. Welch, Player of football Keli McGregor, [occupation:librarian] [dates:1902] [archive:Biographical Archive] Alexander Moffit, .
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Schools in Primghar
College & universities near Primghar, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154129 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon (IA) | 51201 |
Post offices near Primghar
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Primghar Post Office | Primghar (IA) | 51245 |
Other cities in O'Brien County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in O'Brien County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon | 5,071 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Hartley | 1,556 | Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Sanborn | 1,390 | City in Iowa |
| Paullina | 965 | City in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States |
| Sutherland | 588 | City in Iowa |
| Calumet | 155 | City in Iowa |
| Archer | 123 | City in Iowa, United States |
