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Lorimor

Iowa · 375 residents (2025 est.) · 0.431 sq mi
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Lorimor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,500. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−25%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+32%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:375 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2352923484044611990201020202024Lorimor
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,585
+117%since 2000
from $12,713 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−1%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+76%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(13)
Diversity Score21.8%(70)
Diversity Score
22
+837%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorimor, Iowa?

Lorimor, Iowa has about 319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorimor, Iowa?

The typical household in Lorimor, Iowa earns about $45,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorimor, Iowa expensive?

In Lorimor, Iowa, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Lorimor, Iowa?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lorimor, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorimor, Iowa?

About 21.3% of people in Lorimor, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorimor, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorimor, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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