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Gilmore City

Iowa · 504 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 $32,308. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−9%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+2%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3844835836827811990201020202024Gilmore City
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,308
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,827 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,731
+40%since 2000
from $15,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(488)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score10.1%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+223%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmore City, Iowa?

Gilmore City, Iowa has about 504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilmore City, Iowa earns about $32,308 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 $44,400, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmore City, Iowa?

About 7.0% 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 8.9% of people in Gilmore City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilmore City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilmore City, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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