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Grand Junction

Iowa · 824 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 $36,397. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
824
−15%since 2000
from 964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5676757848921K1990201020202024Grand Junction
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,397
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,985
+57%since 2000
from $12,733 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$249
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(946)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(789)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score9.1%(75)
Diversity Score
9
+219%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Junction, Iowa?

Grand Junction, Iowa has about 824 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Junction, Iowa earns about $36,397 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Junction, Iowa?

About 17.1% 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 18.5% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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