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Luther

Iowa · 146 residents (2025 est.) · 0.588 sq mi
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Luther is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
+1%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:146 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
891161421681951990201020202024Luther
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,938
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,883
+184%since 2000
from $14,393 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
−25%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade29.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score4.6%(7)
Diversity Score
5
+194%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luther, Iowa?

Luther, Iowa has about 159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luther, Iowa?

The typical household in Luther, Iowa earns about $100,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luther, Iowa expensive?

In Luther, Iowa, the median home is worth about $191,700.

How educated are people in Luther, Iowa?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Luther, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luther, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Luther, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luther, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Luther, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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