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Lamoni

Iowa · 1,969 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 $36,596. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 475 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,400. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,969
−19%since 2000
from 2,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.9
+30%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lamoni
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,596
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,935
+67%since 2000
from $13,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,609)
Black3.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(143)
Asian1.4%(28)
Other6.6%(130)
Diversity Score41.1%(810)
Diversity Score
41
+134%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamoni, Iowa?

Lamoni, Iowa has about 1,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamoni, Iowa?

The typical household in Lamoni, Iowa earns about $36,596 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Lamoni, Iowa?

About 49.1% 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 24.5% 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 329 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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