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Garwin

Iowa · 527 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Garwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
527
−7%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4435075716346981990201020202024Garwin
2024571
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,269 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,855
+13%since 2000
from $16,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+34%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score10.1%(53)
Diversity Score
10
+133%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garwin, Iowa?

Garwin, Iowa has about 527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garwin, Iowa?

The typical household in Garwin, Iowa earns about $41,875 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Garwin, Iowa?

About 13.4% 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 4.4% of people in Garwin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garwin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Garwin, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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