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Lake Park

Iowa · 1,023 residents · 1.578 sq mi
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Lake Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,104. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,023
+3%since 1990
from 992 in 1990
1990 – 2025
648 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 629 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.2
+2%since 1990
from 44.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lake Park
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,104
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,094
+47%since 1990
from $12,271 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,200
+87%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
17.4% rent
1.8
+57%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(992)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,012)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−48%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Park, Iowa?

Lake Park, Iowa has about 1,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Park, Iowa earns about $35,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Park, Iowa expensive?

In Lake Park, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Park, Iowa?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Park, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Park, Iowa?

About 5.8% of people in Lake Park, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Park, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Park, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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