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Lambs Grove

Iowa · 174 residents · 0.102 sq mi
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Lambs Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,700. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
174
−23%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,706 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 2,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+22%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401822252683101990201020202024Lambs Grove
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,668
+66%since 2000
from $20,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian2.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(157)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(31)
Diversity Score
18
+174%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lambs Grove, Iowa?

Lambs Grove, Iowa has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lambs Grove, Iowa?

The typical household in Lambs Grove, Iowa earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lambs Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Lambs Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $146,700.

How educated are people in Lambs Grove, Iowa?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lambs Grove, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lambs Grove, Iowa?

About 1.7% of people in Lambs Grove, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lambs Grove, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lambs Grove, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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