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Grand River, Iowa
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Location of Grand River, Iowa
Location of Grand River, Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
County Decatur
Area
 • Total 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
 • Land 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,017 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 196
 • Density 1,037.04/sq mi (400.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50108
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-32070
GNIS feature ID 2394954

Grand River is a city in northwest Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 196 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Grand River got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad through the territory.

Geography

Grand River is located along the Thompson River (a tributary of the Grand River).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1900 326 —    
1910 333 +2.1%
1920 425 +27.6%
1930 395 −7.1%
1940 374 −5.3%
1950 350 −6.4%
1960 284 −18.9%
1970 211 −25.7%
1980 188 −10.9%
1990 171 −9.0%
2000 225 +31.6%
2010 236 +4.9%
2020 196 −16.9%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
Grand RiverIowaPopPlot
The population of Grand River, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 236 people in 99 households, including 58 families, in the city. The population density was 1,123.8 inhabitants per square mile (433.9/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 609.5 per square mile (235.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4%.

Of the 99 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 35.4% of households were one person and 23.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age was 38 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

Education

The Central Decatur Community School District operates local area public schools.

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