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Lamoni

Iowa · 2,074 residents (2025 est.) · 3.952 sq mi
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Lamoni has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,554. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,400. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,207
−10%since 2000
from 2,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
558 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
+11%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,074 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lamoni
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,554
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,735 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,948
+106%since 2000
from $13,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+11%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,212)
Black2.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(68)
Asian1.6%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(430)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,761)
Black4.4%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(78)
Asian2.5%(56)
Other9.7%(214)
Diversity Score43.8%(966)
Diversity Score
44
+149%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamoni, Iowa?

Lamoni, Iowa has about 2,207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamoni, Iowa?

The typical household in Lamoni, Iowa earns about $54,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamoni, Iowa expensive?

In Lamoni, Iowa, the median home is worth about $113,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Lamoni, Iowa?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lamoni, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamoni, Iowa?

About 16.6% of people in Lamoni, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamoni, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamoni, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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