Lamoni is a city located in Decatur County Iowa. Lamoni has a 2024 population of 1,979. Lamoni is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,957 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamoni is $59,951 with a poverty rate of 20.76%. The median age in Lamoni is 25.9 years: 24.4 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamoni was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,923 | 84.19% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 6.74% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.84% |
| Other race | 39 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.44% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 821 | 2.11 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 370 | 2.89 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 319 | 1.13 | 32 | 68 |
| Female | 85 | 2.38 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 47 | 2.15 | 8.5 | 91.5 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 6.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 18.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 29.62% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 21.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 179 | 15.59% |
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 | 989 | 918 | 445 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 35 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 23 | 17 |
| Black | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 2 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 13 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,714 | $34,857 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,522 | $60,375 | $55,707 |
| High School Graduate | $28,611 | $36,563 | $19,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,625 | $0 | $21,161 |
| Overall | $44,514 | $44,167 | $44,583 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $38,333 | $34,583 |
$44,514
Average Earnings
$44,167
Average Male
$44,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.23% of Lamoni residents speak only English, while 6.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,452 | 280 | 19.28% |
| Multiple | 130 | 57 | 43.85% |
| Native | 20 | 18 | 90% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 6 | 8.57% |
| Black | 33 | 3 | 9.09% |
| Other | 39 | 1 | 2.56% |
20.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.39%
Male Poverty Rate
20.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamoni is Native, with 90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamoni is Other, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.65% |
| Some College | 25.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 11.68% |
| Female Employed | 8.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,656 | $73,112 |
| Households | $48,854 | $59,951 |
| Married Families | $69,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,984 | $35,918 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 5.82% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 21.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
52.5%
Born in Lamoni
93.13%
Native Born
6.87%
Foreign Born
5.95%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
93.13% of Lamoni residents were born in the United States, with 52.5% having been born in Iowa. 5.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,008 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 2,002 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 1,996 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,991 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 1,985 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,979 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,974 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 1,979 | 12 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 1,967 | 10 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,957 | -254 | -11.49% |
| 2019 | 2,211 | -45 | -1.99% |
| 2018 | 2,256 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 2,264 | -35 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 2,299 | -61 | -2.58% |
| 2015 | 2,360 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 2,382 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 2,404 | 63 | 2.69% |
| 2012 | 2,341 | 31 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 2,310 | -17 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 2,327 | 0 | 0% |