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Luzerne

Iowa · 112 residents · 0.132 sq mi
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Luzerne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,400. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
+7%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
−9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
77961161351551990201020202024Luzerne
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,208
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,636
+74%since 2000
from $14,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance37.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical36.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(106)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luzerne, Iowa?

Luzerne, Iowa has about 112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luzerne, Iowa?

The typical household in Luzerne, Iowa earns about $75,208 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 $153,400.

How educated are people in Luzerne, Iowa?

About 4.4% 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 1.6% 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 8 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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