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Graettinger

Iowa · 832 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Graettinger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,792. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% 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 $73,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
832
−8%since 2000
from 900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6587788981K1K1990201020202024Graettinger
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,792
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,677
+53%since 2000
from $15,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(882)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(778)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(67)
Diversity Score25.5%(212)
Diversity Score
26
+920%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graettinger, Iowa?

Graettinger, Iowa has about 832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graettinger, Iowa?

The typical household in Graettinger, Iowa earns about $59,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graettinger, Iowa expensive?

In Graettinger, Iowa, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Graettinger, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Graettinger, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graettinger, Iowa?

About 6.3% of people in Graettinger, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graettinger, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Graettinger, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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