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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 city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 76 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 103 in 2000.
History
Garber, first called East Elkport, was surveyed in 1872 by John Garber, who also served as the first postmaster there.
Geography
Garber is located at 42°44′38″N 91°15′47″W / 42.74389°N 91.26306°W (42.743892, -91.263004).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 76 people, 39 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 338.3 inhabitants per square mile (130.6/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 187.0 per square mile (72.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 0.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.
Of the 39 households, 17.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 17.9% were cohabitating couples, 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 23.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.0% of all households were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 17.1% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 9.2% were from 25 and 44; 42.1% were from 45 and 64; and 26.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 88 people, 43 households, and 23 families living in the city. The population density was 382.6 inhabitants per square mile (147.7/km2). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 208.7 per square mile (80.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 43 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.57.
The median age in the city was 43 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Education
The municipality is within the boundary of the Central Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Garber (Iowa) para niños
