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Gillett Grove

Iowa · 30 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Gillett Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−45%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+1%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19365471881990201020202024Gillett Grove
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$27,369
+122%since 2000
from $12,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance30%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical30%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−1%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 26.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2011
from 84.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
Female
26.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillett Grove, Iowa?

Gillett Grove, Iowa has about 30 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillett Grove, Iowa?

The typical household in Gillett Grove, Iowa earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillett Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Gillett Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,800.

How educated are people in Gillett Grove, Iowa?

About 5.0% 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 3.8% 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 52 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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