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Livermore

Iowa · 381 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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Livermore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,542. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% 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 $66,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
381
−12%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−13%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3243744254755251990201020202024Livermore
2024416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,542
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,065
+141%since 2000
from $13,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+183%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Livermore on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(343)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score11.2%(43)
Diversity Score
11
+870%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livermore, Iowa?

Livermore, Iowa has about 381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livermore, Iowa?

The typical household in Livermore, Iowa earns about $73,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livermore, Iowa expensive?

In Livermore, Iowa, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Livermore, Iowa?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Livermore, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livermore, Iowa?

About 11.1% of people in Livermore, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livermore, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Livermore, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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