Grant, Iowa
City
Location of Grant, Iowa
Location of Grant, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°08′34″N 94°59′05″W / 41.14278°N 94.98472°W / 41.14278; -94.98472
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyMontgomery
Area
[1]
 • Total0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2)
 • Land0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,148 ft (350 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total86
 • Density117.17/sq mi (45.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50847
Area code712
FIPS code19-32295
GNIS feature ID2394964[2]

Grant is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 86 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]

History

Grant is named for Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States.[4] Its commercial district, which was developed from 1871 to 1952, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2), of which 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900249—    
1910177−28.9%
1920282+59.3%
1930242−14.2%
1940231−4.5%
1950237+2.6%
1960180−24.1%
1970152−15.6%
1980143−5.9%
1990123−14.0%
2000102−17.1%
201092−9.8%
202086−6.5%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7][3]
The population of Grant, Iowa from US census data
The population of Grant, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 92 people, 41 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 124.3 inhabitants per square mile (48.0/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 73.0 per square mile (28.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 41 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 52 years. 13% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 102 people, 46 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 137.3 inhabitants per square mile (53.0/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 80.8 per square mile (31.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.98% African American, 0.98% Native American, and 0.98% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,806, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,461. There were no families and 10.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The Griswold Community School District operates area public schools.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grant, Iowa
  3. 1 2 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 141.
  5. ↑ Leah D. Rogers and Joyce Barrett. "Grant Commercial Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ↑ "FY20_GRISWOLD" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
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