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Garden City

Iowa · 36 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2023, a loss of 31 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $110,200. With a median age of 71.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−46%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 67 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
71.6
−2%since 2023
from 72.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2165109154198201020202024Garden City
202436
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,217
+25%since 2023
from $32,976 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.204
−29%since 2023
from 0.287 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(9)
Diversity Score29.1%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(3)
Diversity Score19.1%(7)
Diversity Score
19
−34%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.2%
+42.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
Female
69.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
58.3%
+31.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Iowa?

Garden City, Iowa has about 36 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Garden City, Iowa expensive?

In Garden City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $110,200.

How educated are people in Garden City, Iowa?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Garden City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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