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Luzerne

Iowa · 96 residents · 0.132 sq mi
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Luzerne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−9%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
−21%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
77961161351551990201020202024Luzerne
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,611
+13%since 2000
from $14,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(88)
Black2.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(17)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+258%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
10.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luzerne, Iowa?

Luzerne, Iowa has about 96 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luzerne, Iowa?

The typical household in Luzerne, Iowa earns about $38,750 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 $85,000.

How educated are people in Luzerne, Iowa?

About 7.2% 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 33.7% of people in Luzerne, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luzerne, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Luzerne, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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