Garber, Iowa facts for kids
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Garber, Iowa
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Location of Garber, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 337.78/sq mi (130.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52048
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-29685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456820 |
Garber is a small city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 76 people lived there. This number was a bit smaller than in 2000, when 103 people called Garber home.
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History of Garber, Iowa
Garber has an interesting past! It was first known as East Elkport. In 1872, a man named John Garber mapped out the area. He also became the very first postmaster for the town.
Geography of Garber
Garber is located in a specific spot on the map, at coordinates 42°44′38″N 91°15′47″W / 42.74389°N 91.26306°W. The city is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Garber
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 131 | — |
| 1920 | 189 | +44.3% |
| 1930 | 120 | −36.5% |
| 1940 | 158 | +31.7% |
| 1950 | 153 | −3.2% |
| 1960 | 148 | −3.3% |
| 1970 | 148 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 140 | −5.4% |
| 1990 | 118 | −15.7% |
| 2000 | 103 | −12.7% |
| 2010 | 88 | −14.6% |
| 2020 | 76 | −13.6% |
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Garber's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Garber had 76 people living there. These people made up 39 households and 23 families. The city had about 338 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Garber (98.7%) were White.
About 17.9% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (41%) were married couples. The average age of people in Garber was 53.5 years old. About 17.1% of residents were under 20. Also, 26.3% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.6%) and females (47.4%).
Garber's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Garber had 88 people. There were 43 households in the city. The population density was about 383 people per square mile. All of the residents were White.
About 23.3% of households had children under 18. Many households (41.9%) were married couples. The average age in Garber was 43 years. About 17% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.9% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
Education in Garber
Students in Garber attend schools within the Central Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Garber (Iowa) para niños
