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Garner

Iowa · 2,915 residents · 2.125 sq mi
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Garner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,915
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,372 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,930
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,843
−38%vs 2000
vs $18,976 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,878)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(82)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,877)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(37)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.1%(32)
Diversity Score6.2%(182)
Diversity Score
6
+122%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garner, Iowa?

Garner, Iowa has about 2,915 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garner, Iowa?

The typical household in Garner, Iowa earns about $26,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garner, Iowa expensive?

In Garner, Iowa, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Garner, Iowa?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garner, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garner, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Garner, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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