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Grand River, Iowa
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Location of Grand River, Iowa
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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
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| 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% |
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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.
