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Lenox

Iowa · 1,339 residents · 1.914 sq mi
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Lenox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,837. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% 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 $95,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,339
−4%since 2000
from 1,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lenox
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,837
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,749
+87%since 2000
from $14,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+44%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(200)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(451)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(973)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(341)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(645)
Diversity Score
48
+49%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenox, Iowa?

Lenox, Iowa has about 1,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenox, Iowa?

The typical household in Lenox, Iowa earns about $44,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenox, Iowa expensive?

In Lenox, Iowa, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Lenox, Iowa?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lenox, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenox, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in Lenox, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenox, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenox, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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