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Lone Rock

Iowa · 146 residents · 0.116 sq mi
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Lone Rock has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,700. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−7%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,259 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+11%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911221531842151990201020202024Lone Rock
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,746
+53%since 2000
from $16,205 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−30%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(2)
Diversity Score13%(19)
Diversity Score
13
+710%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+135%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lone Rock, Iowa?

Lone Rock, Iowa has about 146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lone Rock, Iowa?

The typical household in Lone Rock, Iowa earns about $60,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lone Rock, Iowa expensive?

In Lone Rock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Lone Rock, Iowa?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lone Rock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lone Rock, Iowa?

About 15.6% of people in Lone Rock, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lone Rock, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lone Rock, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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