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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Mills

Iowa · 2,143 residents · 2.714 sq mi
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Lake Mills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,800. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,143
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
790 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Mills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,130
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,723 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,639
−39%vs 2000
vs $19,155 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344 in 2000
US average: $450
71.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
1.8
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,075)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(35)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(124)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score4.2%(90)
4
−27%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.4%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Mills, Iowa?

Lake Mills, Iowa has about 2,143 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Mills, Iowa?

The typical household in Lake Mills, Iowa earns about $24,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Mills, Iowa expensive?

In Lake Mills, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mills, Iowa?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mills, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Mills, Iowa?

About 9.2% of people in Lake Mills, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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