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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lucas County

Iowa · 9,422 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 $30,876. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $59,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,422
+4%since 1990
from 9,070 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+3%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Lucas County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,876
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,341
+39%since 1990
from $11,048 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
21.7% rent
1.9
+36%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(8,985)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score2.9%(264)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,238)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(82)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score3.2%(302)
3
+10%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucas County, Iowa?

Lucas County, Iowa has about 9,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lucas County, Iowa earns about $30,876 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas County, Iowa?

About 11.1% 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 13.7% of people in Lucas County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucas County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucas County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 352 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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