Lucas County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lucas County is located in Iowa with a total population of 8,685. It is the 84th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lucas County is 43.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lucas County is $67,921. This is 7% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $117,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Lucas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lucas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

14.5% 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 53% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.