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Lorimor

Iowa · 386 residents · 0.431 sq mi
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Lorimor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 2% 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 $38,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
386
−10%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2352923484044611990201020202024Lorimor
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,706
+55%since 2000
from $12,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+25%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(364)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score9.6%(37)
Diversity Score
10
+311%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorimor, Iowa?

Lorimor, Iowa has about 386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorimor, Iowa?

The typical household in Lorimor, Iowa earns about $35,750 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 $38,500, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Lorimor, Iowa?

About 2.4% 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 19.7% of people in Lorimor, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorimor, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorimor, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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