Lovilia, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 414, Lovilia'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

Lovilia is a small community located in Iowa, within Monroe County. The total population is 414. It ranks as the 518th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lovilia is 32.7 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 15.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lovilia is $58,750. This is 22% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $98,400. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Lovilia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lovilia has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

5.2% 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. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lovilia, 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.