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Garrison

Iowa · 344 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 $42,788. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,500. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
−17%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2693203714224731990201020202024Garrison
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,788
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,496
+60%since 2000
from $14,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(317)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(14)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score12.3%(42)
Diversity Score
12
+87%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−16%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Iowa?

Garrison, Iowa has about 344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Iowa?

The typical household in Garrison, Iowa earns about $42,788 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Iowa?

About 9.2% 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 23.3% of people in Garrison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrison, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrison, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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