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Garden Grove

Iowa · 211 residents · 0.676 sq mi
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Garden Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−16%since 2000
from 250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631872112342581990201020202024Garden Grove
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,286
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,248
+116%since 2000
from $10,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+10%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(204)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Grove, Iowa?

Garden Grove, Iowa has about 211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden Grove, Iowa earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Garden Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Grove, Iowa?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Grove, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Grove, Iowa?

About 5.6% of people in Garden Grove, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden Grove, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden Grove, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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