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Gray

Iowa · 63 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Gray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,800. Households here earn about 52% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
63
−23%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−8%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51811111401701990201020202024Gray
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,500
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,317
−10%since 2000
from $18,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction29%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−56.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+106%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gray, Iowa?

Gray, Iowa has about 63 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gray, Iowa?

The typical household in Gray, Iowa earns about $23,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gray, Iowa expensive?

In Gray, Iowa, the median home is worth about $28,800, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Gray, Iowa?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gray, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gray, Iowa?

About 21.3% of people in Gray, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gray, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gray, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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