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Luzerne

Iowa · 113 residents (2025 est.) · 0.132 sq mi
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Luzerne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,300. 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
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
+14%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+5%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
77961161351551990201020202024Luzerne
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,357
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,542
+148%since 2000
from $14,747 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+63.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−45%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−60%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(19)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 1.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luzerne, Iowa?

Luzerne, Iowa has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luzerne, Iowa?

The typical household in Luzerne, Iowa earns about $100,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luzerne, Iowa expensive?

In Luzerne, Iowa, the median home is worth about $66,300.

How educated are people in Luzerne, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Luzerne, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luzerne, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in Luzerne, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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