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Gilmore City

Iowa · 487 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 $42,917. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
−12%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
−8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3844835836827811990201020202024Gilmore City
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,827 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,499
+51%since 2000
from $15,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score5.9%(29)
Diversity Score
6
+88%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmore City, Iowa?

Gilmore City, Iowa has about 487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilmore City, Iowa earns about $42,917 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmore City, Iowa?

About 13.6% 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 15.6% 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 98 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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