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Gruver

Iowa · 63 residents · 0.127 sq mi
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Gruver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,000. With a median age of 55.5, 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 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−41%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+47%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
224568911141990201020202024Gruver
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,906
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,807
+102%since 2000
from $17,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−15%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(1)
Diversity Score4.3%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−37%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+218%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% 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%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.4%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gruver, Iowa?

Gruver, Iowa has about 63 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gruver, Iowa?

The typical household in Gruver, Iowa earns about $48,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gruver, Iowa expensive?

In Gruver, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,000.

How educated are people in Gruver, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gruver, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gruver, Iowa?

About 7.1% of people in Gruver, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gruver, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gruver, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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