Lucas County, Iowa

Total Population: 8,685

County Seat: Chariton

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Median Home Value

$117,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,921

Across all households

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Two or More Races1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

21.6%

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,921

Mean Household Income

$77,148

Per Capita Income

$32,962

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,000

Median Rent

$738/mo

Total Housing Units

4,077

Owner-Occupied

81.1%

Renter-Occupied

18.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Married Couple Households

50.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

77.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19117.