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Gladbrook

Iowa · 945 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Gladbrook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,731. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−7%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,356 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+13%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7778439109761K1990201020202024Gladbrook
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,731
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,218
+20%since 2000
from $18,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(997)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(932)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score4.8%(46)
Diversity Score
5
+96%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladbrook, Iowa?

Gladbrook, Iowa has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladbrook, Iowa?

The typical household in Gladbrook, Iowa earns about $56,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladbrook, Iowa expensive?

In Gladbrook, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Gladbrook, Iowa?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gladbrook, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladbrook, Iowa?

About 4.7% of people in Gladbrook, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladbrook, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladbrook, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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