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Lisbon

Iowa · 2,233 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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Lisbon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,475. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,233
+18%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lisbon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,475
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,930
+91%since 2000
from $18,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,116)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3.3%(73)
Diversity Score14.3%(319)
Diversity Score
14
+299%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisbon, Iowa?

Lisbon, Iowa has about 2,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisbon, Iowa?

The typical household in Lisbon, Iowa earns about $77,475 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 $162,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Lisbon, Iowa?

About 24.8% 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 5.4% 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 781 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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