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Lovilia

Iowa · 538 residents · 0.516 sq mi
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Lovilia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
−8%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,043 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+3%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3874685496307111990201020202024Lovilia
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,577 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,325
+22%since 2000
from $14,978 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+11%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(577)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(532)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score5.9%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+587%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lovilia, Iowa?

Lovilia, Iowa has about 538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lovilia, Iowa?

The typical household in Lovilia, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lovilia, Iowa expensive?

In Lovilia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Lovilia, Iowa?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lovilia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lovilia, Iowa?

About 15.9% of people in Lovilia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lovilia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lovilia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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