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Ledyard

Iowa · 130 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Ledyard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,000. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−12%since 2000
from 147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.2
+17%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
69931181431671990201020202024Ledyard
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,513
+57%since 2000
from $17,512 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food19.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+52%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+13%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
Female
59.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ledyard, Iowa?

Ledyard, Iowa has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ledyard, Iowa?

The typical household in Ledyard, Iowa earns about $41,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ledyard, Iowa expensive?

In Ledyard, Iowa, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Ledyard, Iowa?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ledyard, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ledyard, Iowa?

About 10.7% of people in Ledyard, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ledyard, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ledyard, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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