Lucas County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,716 | — | #2,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,793 | -17.8% | #1,914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,521 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,200 | -57.4% | #2,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $709 | -39.0% | #2,702 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.6% | #1,938 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lucas County has a population of 8,716, making it the #2,589 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lucas County is $61,793, ranking #1,914 out of 3,222 counties — 17.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Lucas County is $120,200 (-57.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $709/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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92.0% of residents in Lucas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County, Iowa has a total population of 8,716, making it the 2,589th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lucas County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lucas County is $61,793, which ranks #1,914 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Lucas County is $120,200, 57.4% below the national median. Renters in Lucas County pay a median gross rent of $709 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lucas County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Lucas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Lucas County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.