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Garnavillo

Iowa · 763 residents · 0.944 sq mi
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Garnavillo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
763
+1%since 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+2%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7167668168669161990201020202024Garnavillo
2024816
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,646
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,309
+45%since 2000
from $20,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(753)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(710)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(106)
Diversity Score
14
+4083%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garnavillo, Iowa?

Garnavillo, Iowa has about 763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garnavillo, Iowa?

The typical household in Garnavillo, Iowa earns about $68,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garnavillo, Iowa expensive?

In Garnavillo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Garnavillo, Iowa?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garnavillo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garnavillo, Iowa?

About 5.2% of people in Garnavillo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garnavillo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garnavillo, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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