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Lowden

Iowa · 789 residents · 1.073 sq mi
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Lowden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
789
−1%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+2%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6617318018709401990201020202024Lowden
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,969
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,794
+25%since 2000
from $18,303 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(780)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(31)
Diversity Score11.1%(88)
Diversity Score
11
+225%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowden, Iowa?

Lowden, Iowa has about 789 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowden, Iowa?

The typical household in Lowden, Iowa earns about $42,969 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Lowden, Iowa?

About 11.8% 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 11.3% of people in Lowden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowden, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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