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Granger

Iowa · 1,244 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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Granger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,658. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 661 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,300. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,244
+113%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
746 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
−20%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4438621K2K2K1990201020202024Granger
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,658
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,373
+38%since 2000
from $19,110 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(574)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,209)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(19)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.3%(29)
Diversity Score10.9%(135)
Diversity Score
11
+185%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+106%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granger, Iowa?

Granger, Iowa has about 1,244 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granger, Iowa?

The typical household in Granger, Iowa earns about $55,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granger, Iowa expensive?

In Granger, Iowa, the median home is worth about $163,300, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Granger, Iowa?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Granger, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granger, Iowa?

About 12.3% of people in Granger, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granger, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Granger, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 631 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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