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Lineville

Iowa · 217 residents · 0.901 sq mi
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Lineville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,426. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,500. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
−21%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+8%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842172502823151990201020202024Lineville
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,426
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,394
−33%since 2000
from $18,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$306
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+52%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other4.1%(9)
Diversity Score10.6%(23)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−15%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lineville, Iowa?

Lineville, Iowa has about 217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lineville, Iowa?

The typical household in Lineville, Iowa earns about $22,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lineville, Iowa expensive?

In Lineville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,500, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Lineville, Iowa?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lineville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lineville, Iowa?

About 28.0% of people in Lineville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lineville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lineville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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