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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Lucas County

Iowa · 9,070 residents · 430.681 sq mi
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Lucas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,316. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,100. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,070
−4%vs 2000
vs 9,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Lucas County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,316
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,876 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,048
−28%vs 2000
vs $15,341 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$258
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $326 in 2000
US average: $450
74.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
25.7% rent
1.4
−26%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,238)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(82)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(302)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(8,985)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0.8%(73)
Diversity Score2.9%(264)
3
−9%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lucas County, Iowa?

Lucas County, Iowa has about 9,070 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lucas County, Iowa?

The typical household in Lucas County, Iowa earns about $21,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucas County, Iowa expensive?

In Lucas County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $30,100, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas County, Iowa?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lucas County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucas County, Iowa?

About 13.1% of people in Lucas County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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