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Gravity

Iowa · 213 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Gravity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

213
−2%vs 2000
vs 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
634 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
891241601952301990201020202024Gravity
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,111
−47%vs 2000
vs $13,312 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.5%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$369
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
81.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
18.1% rent
0.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(17)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score4.6%(10)
5
−40%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.3%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+77%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gravity, Iowa?

Gravity, Iowa has about 213 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gravity, Iowa?

The typical household in Gravity, Iowa earns about $16,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gravity, Iowa expensive?

In Gravity, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Gravity, Iowa?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gravity, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gravity, Iowa?

About 22.5% of people in Gravity, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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