Lenox is a city located in Taylor County Iowa. Lenox has a 2024 population of 1,382. Lenox is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,341 in 2020.
The average household income in Lenox is $75,915 with a poverty rate of 10.17%. The median age in Lenox is 38.2 years: 34.8 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lenox was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,161 | 78.77% |
| Other race | 169 | 11.47% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 9.29% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 579 | 2.5 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 304 | 3.17 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 202 | 1.25 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 50 | 2.9 | 90 | 10 |
| Male | 23 | 3.65 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 5.34% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 11.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 3.77% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 43.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 192 | 20.1% |
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 | 720 | 702 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 200 | 97 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 49 | 3 |
| Other Race | 66 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,864 | $70,000 | $32,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $45,066 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,188 | $43,594 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $44,338 | $45,781 | $38,571 |
| Some College | $46,680 | $47,500 | $46,118 |
$44,338
Average Earnings
$45,781
Average Male
$38,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.03% of Lenox residents speak only English, while 20.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 124 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic | 388 | 23 | 5.93% |
10.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.57%
Male Poverty Rate
15.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lenox is White, with 12.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lenox is Hispanic, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.75% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,139 | $87,833 |
| Households | $59,750 | $75,915 |
| Married Families | $91,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,125 | $45,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 9.09% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
68.39%
Born in Lenox
88.81%
Native Born
11.19%
Foreign Born
8.28%
Non Citizen
2.92%
Naturalized
88.81% of Lenox residents were born in the United States, with 68.39% having been born in Iowa. 8.28% 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 | 1,433 | 10 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,423 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 1,413 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 1,402 | 10 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 1,392 | 10 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 1,382 | 10 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 1,372 | 15 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 1,357 | 8 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 1,349 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,341 | -62 | -4.42% |
| 2019 | 1,403 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 1,397 | 24 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 1,373 | -20 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 1,393 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 1,392 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 1,370 | -10 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 1,380 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 1,373 | -27 | -1.93% |
| 2011 | 1,400 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 1,410 | 0 | 0% |