Lucas County, Iowa
Total Population: 8,685
County Seat: Chariton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.