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Lehigh

Iowa · 497 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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Lehigh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,227. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $35,700. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

497
−7%since 1990
from 535 in 1990
1990 – 2025
235 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 253 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+1%since 1990
from 41.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3213794384965551990201020202024Lehigh
2024340
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,227
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,816
+56%since 1990
from $8,844 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$306
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
20.6% rent
1.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(488)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
2
+9%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lehigh, Iowa?

Lehigh, Iowa has about 497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lehigh, Iowa?

The typical household in Lehigh, Iowa earns about $25,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lehigh, Iowa expensive?

In Lehigh, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Lehigh, Iowa?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lehigh, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lehigh, Iowa?

About 14.9% of people in Lehigh, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lehigh, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lehigh, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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