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Lamont

Iowa · 503 residents · 0.585 sq mi
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Lamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

503
+9%since 1990
from 463 in 1990
1990 – 2025
860 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 791 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
−12%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3284064835606381990201020202024Lamont
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,201
+56%since 1990
from $9,758 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.2
+14%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+4%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lamont, Iowa?

Lamont, Iowa has about 503 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamont, Iowa?

The typical household in Lamont, Iowa earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamont, Iowa expensive?

In Lamont, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Lamont, Iowa?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lamont, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamont, Iowa?

About 11.1% of people in Lamont, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamont, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamont, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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