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Lakota

Iowa · 255 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Lakota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
Unchangedsince 2000
from 255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+18%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1992342703053401990201020202024Lakota
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,905
+2%since 2000
from $18,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$239
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−57.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−35%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(36)
Diversity Score
14
+63%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakota, Iowa?

Lakota, Iowa has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakota, Iowa?

The typical household in Lakota, Iowa earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakota, Iowa expensive?

In Lakota, Iowa, the median home is worth about $30,800, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Lakota, Iowa?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakota, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakota, Iowa?

About 3.7% of people in Lakota, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakota, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakota, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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