Granger, Iowa facts for kids
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Granger, Iowa
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Granger Post Office
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Location of Granger, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Dallas, Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
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| • Total | 1,654 |
| • Density | 991.61/sq mi (382.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50109
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-32160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394960 |
Granger is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. In 2020, about 1,654 people lived there. This was a big jump from 2000, when only 583 people lived in Granger! Granger is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.
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Granger's Location and Land
Granger covers about 1.67 square miles (4.32 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is land, with no water. A stream called Beaver Creek flows near the city.
Granger's Population History
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 225 | — |
| 1920 | 324 | +44.0% |
| 1930 | 319 | −1.5% |
| 1940 | 324 | +1.6% |
| 1950 | 300 | −7.4% |
| 1960 | 468 | +56.0% |
| 1970 | 661 | +41.2% |
| 1980 | 619 | −6.4% |
| 1990 | 624 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 583 | −6.6% |
| 2010 | 1,244 | +113.4% |
| 2020 | 1,654 | +33.0% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 1,654 people living in Granger. There were 594 households and 454 families. The city had about 991 people per square mile. Most residents, about 94%, were White. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Granger was 33.8 years.
- About 33% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 33% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,244 people in Granger. There were 461 households and 330 families. The population density was about 858 people per square mile. Most people (98.5%) were White. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Granger was 32 years.
- About 30% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 35% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 11.5% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Fun Facts About Granger
Granger has two water towers. One is labeled "hot" and the other is labeled "cold." This is a unique and fun fact about the city!
Schools in Granger
Most students in Granger attend schools in the Woodward-Granger Community School District. However, some parts of Granger are served by the Johnston Community School District.
There used to be a Catholic school in Granger called Assumption Catholic School. It closed in 2016. Now, the closest Catholic school is St. Pius X School in Urbandale. For high school, Catholic students often attend Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines.
