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Garner

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.125
State:
Iowa

Garner is a city located in Hancock County, Iowa. Garner has a 2026 population of 3,046. It is also the county seat of Hancock County. Garner is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,055 in 2020.

The median household income in Garner is $70,726 with a poverty rate of 11.46%. The median age in Garner is 47 years: 44.1 years for males, and 50.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males.

3K
Total Population
1,433
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.03%
Growth

Garner Population

Garner Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,046-1-0.03%
20253,047-2-0.07%
20243,04990.3%
20233,040-13-0.43%
20223,053-3-0.1%
20213,056-5-0.16%
20203,055-2-0.07%
20193,057-1-0.03%
20183,05800%
20173,058-25-0.81%
20163,083-28-0.9%
20153,111120.39%
20143,099-11-0.35%
20133,110-7-0.22%
20123,117-14-0.45%
20113,13150.16%
20103,126-3-0.1%
20002,92260.21%
19902,91680.28%
19802,90800%

Median Age

Overall: 47 years
Female: 50.8 years
Male: 44.1 years

Garner Adults

There are 2,475 adults, (916 of whom are seniors) in Garner.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,611 (52.8%)
Male: 1,438 (47.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Garner includes 94.79% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,89094.79%
Two or more races882.89%
Asian351.15%
Black or African American321.05%
Other race40.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian351.15%
White250.82%
Two or more races10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,86593.97%
Two or more races872.85%
Black or African American321.05%
Other race40.13%

Garner Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Garner 's average per capita income is $41,725. Household income levels show a median of $70,726. The poverty rate stands at 11.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,750-
Families$80,655$99,126
Households$70,726$80,948
Non Families$37,083$45,713

$41,725

Average Income

$70,726

Median Household Income

11.46%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)