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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gilmore City

Iowa · 585 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Gilmore City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

585
+5%vs 2000
vs 556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
472 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 44.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3844835836827811990201020202024Gilmore City
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,977
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,827 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,709
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,511 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $298 in 2000
US average: $450
80.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
0.8
−35%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(17)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(585)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gilmore City, Iowa?

Gilmore City, Iowa has about 585 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gilmore City, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilmore City, Iowa earns about $18,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilmore City, Iowa expensive?

In Gilmore City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmore City, Iowa?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gilmore City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilmore City, Iowa?

About 13.9% of people in Gilmore City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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