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Lakeside

Iowa · 684 residents (2025 est.) · 0.23 sq mi
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Lakeside is home to 563 people in Iowa. Few US cities rank higher on income. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 42% more than in Iowa as a whole. Getting to work takes 13 minutes on average. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

563
+16%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
684 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
2,491 / sq mi
−27%since 2009
from 3,394 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.23 sq mi
Population, 19902024
44157170183096019902000201020202024Lakeside
2024563
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(45)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(26)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(29)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(73)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.8%(44)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(78)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(88)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(63)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(32)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$106,250
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,135 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$44,398
+182%since 2000
from $15,724 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.311
−32%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$246,400
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,206
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
17.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.75 people
−4%since 2009
from 2.87 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
6.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
17.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+30%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(93)
Asian8.7%(42)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.7%(291)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other2.7%(15)
67
−15%since 2009
from 79 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican44.4%(250)
Cuban3.4%(19)
Dominican1.2%(7)
Guatemalan0.5%(3)
Asian origin
Laotian1.2%(7)
Thai0.2%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.6%(99)
Irish5.7%(32)
Swedish4.4%(25)
Norwegian4.3%(24)
English3.9%(22)
Welsh1.8%(10)
French1.6%(9)
Polish1.6%(9)
Dutch1.4%(8)
Scottish1.4%(8)
American0.7%(4)
Danish0.5%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.5%(3)
Greek0.4%(2)
Russian0.4%(2)
Section 05

Education

25.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
71.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
24.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
63.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
54.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
20.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2013
from 11.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
93.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
57.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 63.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
39.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 32.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.1%(78)
Married54.6%(125)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.4%(26)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(46)
Married58.8%(137)
Widowed8.6%(20)
Divorced12.9%(30)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2013
from 11.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
31.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
14.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
84.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
31.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era70%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside, Iowa?

Lakeside, Iowa has about 563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeside, Iowa?

The typical household in Lakeside, Iowa earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeside, Iowa expensive?

In Lakeside, Iowa, the median home is worth about $246,400, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeside, Iowa?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeside, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeside, Iowa?

About 2.7% of people in Lakeside, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeside, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeside, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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