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Gravity

Iowa · 188 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 $25,313. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−14%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
891241601952301990201020202024Gravity
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,161
+119%since 2000
from $13,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.657
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−57.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−66%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+111%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gravity, Iowa?

Gravity, Iowa has about 188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gravity, Iowa?

The typical household in Gravity, Iowa earns about $25,313 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 $28,800.

How educated are people in Gravity, Iowa?

About 3.8% 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 6.5% of people in Gravity, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gravity, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gravity, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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