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Gowrie

Iowa · 952 residents · 1.439 sq mi
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Gowrie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,514. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $85,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
−8%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
662 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8079211K1K1K1990201020202024Gowrie
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,514
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,155
+57%since 2000
from $17,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,013)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(862)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(56)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.4%(33)
Diversity Score24%(228)
Diversity Score
24
+489%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gowrie, Iowa?

Gowrie, Iowa has about 952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gowrie, Iowa?

The typical household in Gowrie, Iowa earns about $44,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gowrie, Iowa expensive?

In Gowrie, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Gowrie, Iowa?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gowrie, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gowrie, Iowa?

About 10.9% of people in Gowrie, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gowrie, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gowrie, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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