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Lockridge

Iowa · 239 residents (2025 est.) · 0.624 sq mi
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Lockridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
+64%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
724 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+26%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:239 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2222863504134771990201020202024Lockridge
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,750
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,611
+176%since 2000
from $14,347 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
−12%since 2010
from 0.281 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,118
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian32.3%(146)
Other3.5%(16)
Diversity Score64.4%(291)
Diversity Score
64
+2288%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+167%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockridge, Iowa?

Lockridge, Iowa has about 452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lockridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Lockridge, Iowa earns about $113,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lockridge, Iowa expensive?

In Lockridge, Iowa, the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Lockridge, Iowa?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lockridge, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockridge, Iowa?

About 1.8% of people in Lockridge, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lockridge, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lockridge, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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