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Gravity

Iowa · 154 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 $41,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $24,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−29%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891241601952301990201020202024Gravity
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,745
+56%since 2000
from $13,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−78%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+129%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gravity, Iowa?

Gravity, Iowa has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gravity, Iowa?

The typical household in Gravity, Iowa earns about $41,250 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 $24,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Gravity, Iowa?

About 5.0% 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 11.9% 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 59 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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