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Lu Verne

Iowa · 258 residents · 2.124 sq mi
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Lu Verne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,900. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−14%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
−12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2382693003313621990201020202024Lu Verne
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,231
+55%since 2000
from $16,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
12.9% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−9%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(233)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score16.6%(43)
Diversity Score
17
+1882%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lu Verne, Iowa?

Lu Verne, Iowa has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lu Verne, Iowa?

The typical household in Lu Verne, Iowa earns about $46,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lu Verne, Iowa expensive?

In Lu Verne, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Lu Verne, Iowa?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lu Verne, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lu Verne, Iowa?

About 17.6% of people in Lu Verne, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lu Verne, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lu Verne, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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