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Lucas

Iowa · 216 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Lucas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% 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 $42,200. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216
−11%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+31%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
831311792262741990201020202024Lucas
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,626
+19%since 2000
from $13,145 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+164%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(6)
Diversity Score11.4%(25)
Diversity Score
11
+179%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
9.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Female
59.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucas, Iowa?

Lucas, Iowa has about 216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucas, Iowa?

The typical household in Lucas, Iowa earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucas, Iowa expensive?

In Lucas, Iowa, the median home is worth about $42,200, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas, Iowa?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lucas, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucas, Iowa?

About 20.5% of people in Lucas, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucas, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucas, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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