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Lakeside

Iowa · 700 residents · 0.226 sq mi
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Lakeside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,656. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
700
+45%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4415717018309601990201020202024Lakeside
2024563
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(41)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.3%(58)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.9%(62)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(35)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.1%(78)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(78)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(86)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.7%(103)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.9%(83)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(28)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,656
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,902
+65%since 2000
from $15,724 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lakeside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(93)
Asian8.7%(42)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(336)
Black2.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(267)
Asian6.7%(47)
Other12%(84)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.2%(230)
Cuban1.5%(15)
Salvadoran0.7%(7)
Guatemalan0.2%(2)
Asian origin
Laotian11.9%(118)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German24.2%(240)
Irish11.3%(112)
American5.4%(53)
Swedish4.6%(46)
Norwegian2.8%(28)
English2.3%(23)
Italian1.6%(16)
Scottish1.6%(16)
Polish1%(10)
Danish0.6%(6)
Canadian0.5%(5)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French0.5%(5)
Russian0.5%(5)
British0.2%(2)
Czech0.2%(2)
Greek0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Laotian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside, Iowa?

Lakeside, Iowa has about 700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeside, Iowa?

The typical household in Lakeside, Iowa earns about $67,656 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 $134,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeside, Iowa?

About 23.6% 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 4.6% 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 180 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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