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Luana

Iowa · 269 residents · 1.102 sq mi
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Luana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
+8%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832252683103521990201020202024Luana
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,707
+34%since 2000
from $16,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(31)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(36)
Diversity Score
13
+6%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+142%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luana, Iowa?

Luana, Iowa has about 269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luana, Iowa?

The typical household in Luana, Iowa earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luana, Iowa expensive?

In Luana, Iowa, the median home is worth about $101,700, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Luana, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Luana, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luana, Iowa?

About 11.9% of people in Luana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luana, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Luana, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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