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Lynnville

Iowa · 380 residents · 1.099 sq mi
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Lynnville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
380
+4%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3233874515145781990201020202024Lynnville
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,647
+82%since 2000
from $17,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+50%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score5.3%(20)
Diversity Score
5
+95%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynnville, Iowa?

Lynnville, Iowa has about 380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynnville, Iowa?

The typical household in Lynnville, Iowa earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynnville, Iowa expensive?

In Lynnville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Lynnville, Iowa?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lynnville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynnville, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Lynnville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynnville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynnville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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