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Laurens

Iowa · 1,264 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 $44,474. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
−14%since 2000
from 1,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,670 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+4%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Laurens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,474
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,454
+64%since 2000
from $16,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,067)
Black1.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(92)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.2%(306)
Diversity Score
24
+552%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens, Iowa?

Laurens, Iowa has about 1,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurens, Iowa?

The typical household in Laurens, Iowa earns about $44,474 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, Iowa?

About 13.8% 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 20.0% 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 298 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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