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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garrison

Iowa · 313 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Garrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $16,000. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

313
−24%vs 2000
vs 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,016 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 1,341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2693203714224731990201020202024Garrison
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,389 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,201
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,719 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.9%
+12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
73.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
0.8
−46%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(398)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(27)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(308)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(12)
4
−40%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garrison, Iowa?

Garrison, Iowa has about 313 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Iowa?

The typical household in Garrison, Iowa earns about $19,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrison, Iowa expensive?

In Garrison, Iowa, the median home is worth about $16,000, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garrison, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrison, Iowa?

About 25.9% of people in Garrison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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