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Liscomb

Iowa · 301 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Liscomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
+11%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2362602843083321990201020202024Liscomb
2024298
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,782
+7%since 2000
from $16,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian3%(9)
Other3.8%(12)
Diversity Score20.5%(62)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
11.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liscomb, Iowa?

Liscomb, Iowa has about 301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liscomb, Iowa?

The typical household in Liscomb, Iowa earns about $34,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liscomb, Iowa expensive?

In Liscomb, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Liscomb, Iowa?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Liscomb, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liscomb, Iowa?

About 17.9% of people in Liscomb, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liscomb, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Liscomb, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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