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Garber

Iowa · 77 residents (2025 est.) · 0.225 sq mi
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Garber has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,800. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
+2%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:77 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
64941231521821990201020202024Garber
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,042
+116%since 2000
from $11,618 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+107%since 2010
from 0.208 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(5)
Diversity Score
5
+94%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−52.5 ptssince 2011
from 87.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garber, Iowa?

Garber, Iowa has about 105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garber, Iowa?

The typical household in Garber, Iowa earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garber, Iowa expensive?

In Garber, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Garber, Iowa?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garber, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garber, Iowa?

About 32.4% of people in Garber, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garber, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garber, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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