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Grand River

Iowa · 196 residents · 0.189 sq mi
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Grand River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,327. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
196
−13%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−7%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1501972452923391990201020202024Grand River
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,327
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,110
+62%since 2000
from $14,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−7%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+136%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand River, Iowa?

Grand River, Iowa has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand River, Iowa earns about $34,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand River, Iowa expensive?

In Grand River, Iowa, the median home is worth about $32,700, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Grand River, Iowa?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grand River, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand River, Iowa?

About 16.1% of people in Grand River, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand River, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand River, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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