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Lytton

Iowa · 315 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Lytton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
+3%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,370 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2442753063373681990201020202024Lytton
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,439
+74%since 2000
from $14,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+11%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(17)
Diversity Score
5
+565%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lytton, Iowa?

Lytton, Iowa has about 315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lytton, Iowa?

The typical household in Lytton, Iowa earns about $39,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lytton, Iowa expensive?

In Lytton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Lytton, Iowa?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lytton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lytton, Iowa?

About 4.2% of people in Lytton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lytton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lytton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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