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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Mills

Iowa · 2,140 residents · 2.714 sq mi
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Lake Mills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,723. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,100. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,140
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,143 in 1990
1990 – 2025
789 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 790 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+10%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Mills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,723
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,155
+65%since 1990
from $11,639 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.2
+21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.2%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,075)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(35)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score5.8%(124)
6
+37%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mills, Iowa?

Lake Mills, Iowa has about 2,140 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Mills, Iowa earns about $33,723 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mills, Iowa?

About 12.9% 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 8.9% of people in Lake Mills, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Mills, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Mills, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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