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Lowden

Iowa · 769 residents (2025 est.) · 1.073 sq mi
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Lowden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,118. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
699
−12%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:769 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6617318018709401990201020202024Lowden
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,118
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,205
+109%since 2000
from $18,303 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−7%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(783)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score10.4%(72)
Diversity Score
10
+203%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
2.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% 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
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowden, Iowa?

Lowden, Iowa has about 699 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowden, Iowa?

The typical household in Lowden, Iowa earns about $56,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowden, Iowa expensive?

In Lowden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Lowden, Iowa?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lowden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowden, Iowa?

About 7.7% of people in Lowden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowden, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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