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Lake Park

Iowa · 1,105 residents · 1.578 sq mi
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Lake Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,105
+8%since 2000
from 1,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+5%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lake Park
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,679
+36%since 2000
from $18,094 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,012)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,083)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(18)
Diversity Score6.4%(70)
Diversity Score
6
+419%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Park, Iowa?

Lake Park, Iowa has about 1,105 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Park, Iowa earns about $49,167 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Park, Iowa?

About 18.4% 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 3.5% 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 113 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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