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Lucas County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Chariton

Lucas County's estimated 2025 population is 8,837 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lucas County is the 83rd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 8,897 and has seen a growth of -0.67% since that time.

8,837
Total Population
21
Population Density (mi²)
83
Population Rank (State)
45 0.51%
Annual Population Growth

Lucas County Population

Lucas County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lucas County includes 96.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,33996.02%
Two or more races2522.9%
Asian700.81%
Black or African American170.2%
Other race60.07%
Native American10.01%

Lucas County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lucas County's average per capita income is $45,513. Household income levels show a median of $67,921. The poverty rate stands at 16.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$92,708-
Families$81,204$92,356
Households$67,921$77,148
Non Families$29,444$44,966

$45,513

Average Income

$67,921

Median Household Income

16.48%

Poverty Rate