Lake Mills is a city located in Winnebago County Iowa. Lake Mills has a 2024 population of 2,107. Lake Mills is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,138 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Mills is $74,500 with a poverty rate of 15.87%. The median age in Lake Mills is 43.8 years: 42 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Mills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,853 | 90.21% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 8.96% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 930 | 2.15 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 403 | 2.72 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 358 | 1.27 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 155 | 2.7 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 14 | 2.57 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 16.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 12.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 5.2% |
| High School Graduate | 601 | 40.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 321 | 21.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 1,302 | 253 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 110 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 105 | 6 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,375 | $62,750 | $64,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,214 | $0 | $75,893 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $49,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,071 | $30,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,229 | $48,945 | $41,468 |
| Some College | $42,596 | $48,021 | $40,881 |
$44,229
Average Earnings
$48,945
Average Male
$41,468
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.64% of Lake Mills residents speak only English, while 5.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,803 | 206 | 11.43% |
| Multiple | 184 | 112 | 60.87% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 112 | 60.87% |
15.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.81%
Male Poverty Rate
18.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Mills is Multiple, with 60.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Mills is White, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.81% |
| Some College | 7.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 12.28% |
| Male Employed | 4.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,222 | $86,675 |
| Households | $70,333 | $74,500 |
| Married Families | $105,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,611 | $49,185 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 6.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.76%
Born in Lake Mills
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.15% of Lake Mills residents were born in the United States, with 49.76% having been born in Iowa. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,069 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 2,076 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 2,084 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 2,092 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 2,099 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 2,107 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,115 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 2,131 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 2,138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,138 | 134 | 6.69% |
| 2019 | 2,004 | -33 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 2,037 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,036 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,040 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,052 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,054 | 13 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,041 | -26 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 2,067 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 2,088 | -18 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 2,106 | 0 | 0% |