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Lovilia

Iowa · 472 residents · 0.516 sq mi
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Lovilia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,479. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−19%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+19%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3874685496307111990201020202024Lovilia
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,479
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,577 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,745
+72%since 2000
from $14,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(29)
Diversity Score15.5%(73)
Diversity Score
16
+1701%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lovilia, Iowa?

Lovilia, Iowa has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lovilia, Iowa?

The typical household in Lovilia, Iowa earns about $54,479 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 $85,100, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Lovilia, Iowa?

About 6.4% 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 4.6% 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 97 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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