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Grant

Iowa · 86 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Grant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,800. Households here earn about 43% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
86
−16%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−6%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653811081351990201020202024Grant
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,313
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,279
+54%since 2000
from $16,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information50%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−9%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(99)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grant, Iowa?

Grant, Iowa has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grant, Iowa?

The typical household in Grant, Iowa earns about $35,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grant, Iowa expensive?

In Grant, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,800.

How educated are people in Grant, Iowa?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Grant, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grant, Iowa?

About 16.4% of people in Grant, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grant, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Grant, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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