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Liscomb

Iowa · 291 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Liscomb has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
291
+7%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2362602843083321990201020202024Liscomb
2024298
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,597
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,067
+68%since 2000
from $16,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(277)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(29)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liscomb, Iowa?

Liscomb, Iowa has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liscomb, Iowa?

The typical household in Liscomb, Iowa earns about $68,597 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Liscomb, Iowa?

About 13.8% 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 6.3% 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 13 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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