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Lucas

Iowa · 172 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 $43,125. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $56,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−29%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
831311792262741990201020202024Lucas
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,082
+114%since 2000
from $13,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+104%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−23%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucas, Iowa?

Lucas, Iowa has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucas, Iowa?

The typical household in Lucas, Iowa earns about $43,125 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas, Iowa?

About 1.0% 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 20.4% 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 70 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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