Lucas County, Iowa
Located in Iowa, Lucas County has a population of 8,716 residents and a median age of 41.9 years, making it the #2,589 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.9%. The median home value is $120,200, and the median household income is $61,793, which is 18% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Lucas County, 15.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 53.1% below the national average, ranking #2,699 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Lucas County is 76.0 years. 18.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.7% of adults in Lucas County smoke , 41.1% are obese , and 23.3% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
21.1% of children in Lucas County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 17.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lucas County is 72.0%. The mean commute time is 25.5 min, which is 7.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lucas County voted Republican with a margin of 48.1%. The vote was 25.2% Dem / 73.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
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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.