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Garden City

Iowa · 89 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Garden City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,179. Population has grown 17% since 2011. Median home value is $80,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+17%vs 2011
vs 76 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
+17%vs 2011
vs 76 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
−15%vs 2011
vs 52.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2165109154198201020202024Garden City
202436
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,179
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,547
+9%vs 2011
vs $23,487 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.424 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−32.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
−10%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.2%
+11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
47.8%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Female
50.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Iowa?

Garden City, Iowa has about 89 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Iowa?

The typical household in Garden City, Iowa earns about $40,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Iowa expensive?

In Garden City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,300.

How educated are people in Garden City, Iowa?

About 25.7% 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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