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Gravity, Iowa
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Location of Gravity, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 458.33/sq mi (176.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50848
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-32520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457083 |
Gravity is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 154 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Gravity got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was incorporated in 1883. The origin of the name "Gravity" is obscure.
Geography
Gravity is located along the Middle Fork One Hundred and Two River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Gravity is located north of Bedford on Iowa Highway 148.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 210 | — |
| 1900 | 549 | +161.4% |
| 1910 | 475 | −13.5% |
| 1920 | 464 | −2.3% |
| 1930 | 465 | +0.2% |
| 1940 | 514 | +10.5% |
| 1950 | 369 | −28.2% |
| 1960 | 275 | −25.5% |
| 1970 | 286 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 245 | −14.3% |
| 1990 | 218 | −11.0% |
| 2000 | 218 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 188 | −13.8% |
| 2020 | 154 | −18.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 188 people, 82 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 626.7 inhabitants per square mile (242.0/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 343.3 per square mile (132.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 82 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.68.
The median age in the city was 42 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
Education
Gravity is within the Bedford Community School District.
Notable people
- Lulu Johnson (1907-1995), historian, university administrator, and the second African-American to earn a Ph.D. in the United States.
- Bob King (1923-2004) head men's basketball coach at Indiana State University and University of New Mexico.
- Roberta Linn (1931-), singer
See also
In Spanish: Gravity (Iowa) para niños
