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Gray

Iowa · 61 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Gray has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−26%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−22%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51811111401701990201020202024Gray
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,688
+80%since 2000
from $18,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(54)
Black1.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(8)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
64.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gray, Iowa?

Gray, Iowa has about 61 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gray, Iowa?

The typical household in Gray, Iowa earns about $51,250 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 $46,300.

How educated are people in Gray, Iowa?

About 3.8% 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 0.0% 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 20 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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