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Gillett Grove

Iowa · 31 residents (2025 est.) · 0.22 sq mi
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Gillett Grove is a city of 40 people in Iowa. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $61,000, having roughly tripled since 2000. The median age is 45.4, about 6 years above the US median. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

40
−27%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
31 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
180 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 167 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.4
+2%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.22 sq mi
Population, 19902024
193654718819902000201020202024Gillett Grove
202440
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 935%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.5%(1)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445%(2)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.5%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420%(8)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420%(8)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,538
+156%since 2000
from $12,337 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.405
+40%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$61,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.64 people
+146%since 2009
from 1.48 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
9.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
53
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican30%(12)
Ancestry
Italian32.5%(13)
German17.5%(7)
American2.5%(1)
English2.5%(1)
French2.5%(1)
Swedish2.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

38.5%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

88.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 26.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 84.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
70.6%
+70.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
60.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 2.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2013
from 29.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.8%
+36.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.8%(3)
Married18.8%(3)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced62.5%(10)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married20%(2)
Widowed10%(1)
Divorced70%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2013
from 29.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
72.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
25.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 4 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillett Grove, Iowa?

Gillett Grove, Iowa has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gillett Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Gillett Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,000.

How educated are people in Gillett Grove, Iowa?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gillett Grove, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillett Grove, Iowa?

About 2.5% of people in Gillett Grove, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillett Grove, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillett Grove, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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