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Lisbon

Iowa · 2,152 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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Lisbon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,258. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,152
+13%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lisbon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,258
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,187
+54%since 2000
from $18,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,839)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(68)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,092)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(95)
Diversity Score
4
+23%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisbon, Iowa?

Lisbon, Iowa has about 2,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisbon, Iowa?

The typical household in Lisbon, Iowa earns about $57,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lisbon, Iowa expensive?

In Lisbon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,000, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Lisbon, Iowa?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lisbon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lisbon, Iowa?

About 4.8% of people in Lisbon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lisbon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lisbon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 700 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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