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Luther

Iowa · 122 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Luther has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. Median home value is $76,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−23%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+23%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
891161421681951990201020202024Luther
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,750
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,835
+79%since 2000
from $14,393 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(118)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(10)
Diversity Score
8
+410%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luther, Iowa?

Luther, Iowa has about 122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luther, Iowa?

The typical household in Luther, Iowa earns about $32,750 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 $76,000.

How educated are people in Luther, Iowa?

About 18.3% 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 5.1% of people in Luther, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luther, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Luther, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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