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Garner

Iowa · 3,129 residents · 2.125 sq mi
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Garner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $101,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
3,129
+7%since 2000
from 2,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,472 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,563
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,340
+12%since 2000
from $18,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,008)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2%(62)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.5%(48)
Diversity Score10.5%(329)
Diversity Score
11
+275%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garner, Iowa?

Garner, Iowa has about 3,129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garner, Iowa?

The typical household in Garner, Iowa earns about $55,563 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 $101,700, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Garner, Iowa?

About 20.3% 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 11.7% of people in Garner, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garner, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garner, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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