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Gladbrook

Iowa · 799 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Gladbrook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 17% 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 $101,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
799
−21%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7778439109761K1990201020202024Gladbrook
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,985
+51%since 2000
from $18,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(751)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score8.7%(69)
Diversity Score
9
+253%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladbrook, Iowa?

Gladbrook, Iowa has about 799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladbrook, Iowa?

The typical household in Gladbrook, Iowa earns about $50,750 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 $101,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Gladbrook, Iowa?

About 17.2% 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 14.5% of people in Gladbrook, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladbrook, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladbrook, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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