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Laurens

Iowa · 1,258 residents · 0.757 sq mi
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Laurens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $51,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,258
−15%since 2000
from 1,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,662 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Laurens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,814
+25%since 2000
from $16,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,222)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.6%(32)
Diversity Score10.8%(136)
Diversity Score
11
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens, Iowa?

Laurens, Iowa has about 1,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurens, Iowa?

The typical household in Laurens, Iowa earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurens, Iowa expensive?

In Laurens, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, Iowa?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Laurens, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurens, Iowa?

About 18.6% of people in Laurens, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurens, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurens, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 304 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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