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Latimer

Iowa · 507 residents · 2.404 sq mi
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Latimer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
−5%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
−7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4035016006987961990201020202024Latimer
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,152
+20%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(402)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(102)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41%(208)
Diversity Score
41
+13%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latimer, Iowa?

Latimer, Iowa has about 507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Latimer, Iowa?

The typical household in Latimer, Iowa earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latimer, Iowa expensive?

In Latimer, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Latimer, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Latimer, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latimer, Iowa?

About 14.4% of people in Latimer, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latimer, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Latimer, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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