Loveland, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Loveland, Iowa had a total population of 52, the 938th largest community in Iowa. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 26.2% is notably above the national average.
Loveland Quick Facts
How Loveland Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46 | 52 | +13.0% |
How Loveland Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Loveland Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Pottawattamie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,586 | $64,578 | 15.1% | $171,800 |
| Carter Lake | 3,767 | $85,349 | 11.5% | $169,400 |
| Avoca | 1,444 | $73,056 | 7.0% | $173,800 |
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | 14.2% | $160,200 |
| Walnut | 1,342 | $62,500 | 12.4% | $115,900 |
| Treynor | 1,126 | $121,696 | 5.1% | $263,500 |
| Neola | 1,116 | $73,306 | 6.1% | $205,100 |
| Underwood | 898 | $105,341 | 3.3% | $253,500 |
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | 8.3% | $181,400 |
| Minden | 630 | $109,167 | 2.4% | $170,500 |
Cities Similar to Loveland
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville | 52 | N/A | $69,000 | 11.4% | 32.7% |
| Beaver | 51 | $73,750 | $56,300 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Redding | 51 | $73,750 | N/A | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Chatsworth | 54 | $44,375 | N/A | 0.0% | 13.0% |
| Curlew | 54 | $64,688 | $58,000 | 2.3% | 13.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 52, Loveland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Loveland is a small community located in Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. The total population is 52. It ranks as the 938th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Loveland is 18.5 years. This is 52% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 40.4% of the population under 18, Loveland has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Loveland. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 26.2%. This is 632% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Loveland was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Loveland, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Loveland, Iowa?
Loveland, Iowa has a population of 52 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Loveland, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Loveland — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Loveland, IA?
The ACS sample for Loveland recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Loveland, Iowa?
Loveland's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Loveland, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Loveland — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Loveland, Iowa?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Loveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.