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Garwin

Iowa · 565 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Garwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,269. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $49,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

565
+5%since 1990
from 536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 532 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
−4%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4435075716346981990201020202024Garwin
2024571
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,269
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,660
+53%since 1990
from $10,876 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
20.9% rent
1.3
+8%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(25)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−32%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garwin, Iowa?

Garwin, Iowa has about 565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garwin, Iowa?

The typical household in Garwin, Iowa earns about $38,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garwin, Iowa expensive?

In Garwin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Garwin, Iowa?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garwin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garwin, Iowa?

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

Has Garwin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garwin, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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