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Lakota

Iowa · 267 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Lakota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
+5%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1992342703053401990201020202024Lakota
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,646
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,381
+26%since 2000
from $18,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(230)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(23)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.1%(62)
Diversity Score
23
+170%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakota, Iowa?

Lakota, Iowa has about 267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakota, Iowa?

The typical household in Lakota, Iowa earns about $53,646 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 $32,000, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Lakota, Iowa?

About 4.9% 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 26.0% 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 33 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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