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Lowden

Iowa · 807 residents · 1.073 sq mi
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Lowden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+2%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6617318018709401990201020202024Lowden
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,325
+55%since 2000
from $18,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score5.7%(46)
Diversity Score
6
+66%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowden, Iowa?

Lowden, Iowa has about 807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowden, Iowa?

The typical household in Lowden, Iowa earns about $61,250 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 $89,500, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Lowden, Iowa?

About 23.4% 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 8.2% 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 93 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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