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Luther

Iowa · 152 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Luther is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,208. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−4%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+31%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891161421681951990201020202024Luther
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,208
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,899
+156%since 2000
from $14,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(5)
Diversity Score9.4%(14)
Diversity Score
9
+499%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luther, Iowa?

Luther, Iowa has about 152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luther, Iowa?

The typical household in Luther, Iowa earns about $85,208 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 $133,300.

How educated are people in Luther, Iowa?

About 24.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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