Gravity City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 218 people, 85 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 729.6 people per square mile (281.7/km˛), it is the 498th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 343.3 per square mile (132.55/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.56 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 28% under the age of 18, 5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. The median age was 38.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Gravity City was 36.6 and 39.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 216 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25000, making its Iowa's 64th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $30000, making it the 60th lowest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $13312, it is Iowa's 107th poorest city by per capita income. The median income is $14375, Males had a median income of $9750 versus $15156 for females.
In 2000, 52 pupils and students, of which 57.69% are male and 42.31% are female, 23.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 7.69% kindergarten, 57.69% elementary school, 19.23% high school and 15.38% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 218 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 218 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 219 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 217 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 215 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 213 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 212 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 209 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 208 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 203 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 200 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| High school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| College or graduate school | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity city, Iowa | $25000 | $30000 | $13312 |
| Taylor County, Iowa | $31297 | $37194 | $15082 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |