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Griswold

Iowa · 994 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Griswold has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
994
−4%since 2000
from 1,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,632 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+7%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8799701K1K1K1990201020202024Griswold
2024975
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,161
+53%since 2000
from $16,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(928)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.9%(58)
Diversity Score20.3%(201)
Diversity Score
20
+507%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Griswold, Iowa?

Griswold, Iowa has about 994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griswold, Iowa?

The typical household in Griswold, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Griswold, Iowa expensive?

In Griswold, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Griswold, Iowa?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Griswold, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Griswold, Iowa?

About 7.4% of people in Griswold, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Griswold, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Griswold, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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