Lamoni, IA

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,121

7.14% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

27.3

5.41% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

36.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,300

7.05% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$107,900

3.65% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,031

4.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lamoni, IA had a population of 2.12k people with a median age of 27.3 and a median household income of $52,300. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lamoni, IA declined from 2,284 to 2,121, a −7.14% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,854 to $52,300, a 7.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lamoni, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.13%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in Lamoni, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Lamoni, IA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Lamoni, IA was $107,900, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Lamoni, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lamoni, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lamoni, IA is home to a population of 2.12k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.03% of Lamoni, IA residents were born outside of the country (128 people).

In 2023, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.7k people) in Lamoni, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 130 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 123 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2023 Citizenship

94%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.7% of Lamoni, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lamoni, IA was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lamoni, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lamoni, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.7k ± 220
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
130 ± 50.1
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
123 ± 36

4.34%

Hispanic Population

92 people

4.34% of the people in Lamoni, IA are hispanic (92 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lamoni, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Lamoni, IA.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lamoni, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 Lamoni, IA residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

6.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

128 people

6.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

157 people

As of 2023, 6.03% of Lamoni, IA residents (128 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lamoni, IA was 6.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lamoni, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
48 ± 30
Korea
30 ± 27
World War II
8 ± 9

Lamoni, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lamoni, IA employs 1.03k people. The largest industries in Lamoni, IA are Educational Services (371 people), Manufacturing (120 people), and Retail Trade (112 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($51,071), Manufacturing ($47,823), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,292).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.03k

2023 Value

± 158

−4.89%

1 Year decline

± 22.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lamoni, IA declined at a rate of −4.89%, from 1.08k employees to 1.03k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lamoni, IA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (209 people), Sales & Related Occupations (97 people), and Management Occupations (87 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lamoni, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.03k

2023 Value

± 158

−4.89%

1 Year decline

± 22.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lamoni, IA declined at a rate of −4.89%, from 1.08k employees to 1.03k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lamoni, IA, are Educational Services (371 people), Manufacturing (120 people), and Retail Trade (112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lamoni, IA, though some of these residents may live in Lamoni, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,539

Median earning men ± $7,552

$26,207

Median earning women ± $5,472

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,071), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,521), and Manufacturing ($49,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,042), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,250), and Retail Trade ($25,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lamoni, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lamoni, IA awarded 459 degrees. The student population of Lamoni, IA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 562 male students and 675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lamoni, IA are White (340 and 77.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 7.06%), Black or African American (25 and 5.69%), and Unknown (15 and 3.42%).

The median tuition cost in Lamoni, IA for private four year colleges is $31,250.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lamoni, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,237 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,237 students enrolled in Lamoni, IA, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 675 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
30 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
69 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lamoni, IA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lamoni, IA according to their major.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 114 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lamoni, IA, which is 0.33 times less than the 345 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 340 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.66% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lamoni, IA was $107,900 in 2023, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $104,100 to $107,900, a 3.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Lamoni, IA is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lamoni, IA have an average commute time of 12.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lamoni, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$107,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,734

$411

Median Property Taxes

±$78

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lamoni, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lamoni, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53%

Homeownership

2023

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53% of the housing units in Lamoni, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lamoni, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Lamoni, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,300

Median Household Income

± $9,020

776

Number of Households

± 132

In 2023, the median household income of the 776 households in Lamoni, IA grew to $52,300 from the previous year's value of $48,854.

The following chart displays the households in Lamoni, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lamoni, IA is from Lamoni, IA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lamoni, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66.2%)
Walked (18.6%)
Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2023, 66.2% of workers in Lamoni, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (18.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

12.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lamoni, IA have a shorter commute time (12.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.925% of the workforce in Lamoni, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lamoni, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lamoni, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lamoni, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lamoni, IA (212 out of 1.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lamoni, IA is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.2% of the population of Lamoni, IA has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 20.5% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Decatur County, IA see 3884 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (3935 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1276 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,884 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Decatur County, IA

Primary care physicians in Decatur County, IA see an average of 3,884 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (3,935 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Decatur County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 37.4% between 18 and 34 years, 21% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.82%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

20.5%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lamoni, IA declined by 0.67% from 2.84% to 2.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lamoni, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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