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Luther

Iowa · 158 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Luther has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,964. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

158
Unchangedsince 1990
from 158 in 1990
1990 – 2025
269 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 269 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+16%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
891161421681951990201020202024Luther
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,964
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,393
+7%since 1990
from $13,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
87.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
12.7% rent
1.9
+48%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Luther, Iowa?

Luther, Iowa has about 158 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Luther, Iowa?

The typical household in Luther, Iowa earns about $41,964 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Luther, Iowa?

About 12.4% 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 13.3% of people in Luther, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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