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Lamoni

Iowa · 2,444 residents · 3.952 sq mi
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Lamoni has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,735. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,400. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,444
+6%since 1990
from 2,298 in 1990
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 581 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.0
−8%since 1990
from 25.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lamoni
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,735
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,105
+42%since 1990
from $9,226 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
54.2%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
45.8% rent
2.7
+37%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,250)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian1%(22)
Diversity Score7.8%(179)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,212)
Black2.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(68)
Asian1.6%(38)
Diversity Score17.6%(430)
18
+126%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamoni, Iowa?

Lamoni, Iowa has about 2,444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamoni, Iowa?

The typical household in Lamoni, Iowa earns about $24,735 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 $67,400, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Lamoni, Iowa?

About 32.3% 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 19.6% of people in Lamoni, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamoni, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamoni, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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