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Latimer

Iowa · 477 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 $37,386. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
−11%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
−17%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4035016006987961990201020202024Latimer
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,386
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,582
+37%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(15)
Diversity Score62%(296)
Diversity Score
62
+71%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.7%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latimer, Iowa?

Latimer, Iowa has about 477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Latimer, Iowa?

The typical household in Latimer, Iowa earns about $37,386 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Latimer, Iowa?

About 9.8% 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 27.8% 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 41 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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