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Grand Junction

Iowa · 964 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Grand Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,875. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
964
+17%since 1990
from 823 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
995 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 849 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.1
−8%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5676757848921K1990201020202024Grand Junction
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,357 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,733
+29%since 1990
from $9,894 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$327
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+63%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(946)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.8%(27)
Diversity Score
3
+371%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Junction, Iowa?

Grand Junction, Iowa has about 964 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Grand Junction, Iowa?

The typical household in Grand Junction, Iowa earns about $27,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Junction, Iowa expensive?

In Grand Junction, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,100, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Junction, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Junction, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Junction, Iowa?

About 14.6% of people in Grand Junction, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Junction, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Junction, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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