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Garber

Iowa · 76 residents · 0.225 sq mi
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Garber has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,625. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,800. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−26%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+45%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64941231521821990201020202024Garber
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,416
+93%since 2000
from $11,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing15.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(2)
Diversity Score
3
+35%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−17%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2011
from 87.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garber, Iowa?

Garber, Iowa has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garber, Iowa?

The typical household in Garber, Iowa earns about $44,625 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Garber, Iowa?

About 2.9% 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 23.1% of people in Garber, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garber, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garber, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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