Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lisbon, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,714

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.4%1,687

Other

1%17

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%6

Two or More

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%42

High School Diploma

28.9%335

Some College (<1 yr)

8%93

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%135

Associate's Degree

16.8%194

Bachelor's Degree

17%197

Master's Degree

10.4%121

Professional Degree

0.8%9

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

28.2%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$219,700

Median Renti

$798

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%598

Renter-Occupied

19.7%147

Total Units

768

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%17

$50K–$100K

2.8%17

$100K–$150K

11.4%68

$150K–$200K

23.1%138

$200K–$300K

40%239

$300K–$500K

17.9%107

$500K–$1M

2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2%15

2010–2019

6.1%47

2000–2009

16.7%128

1990–1999

17.3%133

1980–1989

4.9%38

1970–1979

17.2%132

1960–1969

7.4%57

1950–1959

3.9%30

1940–1949

1.3%10

1939 or earlier

23.2%178

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.4%569

Electricity

22.6%168

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%4

No Fuel

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,906

Mean Household Incomei

$119,984

Per Capita Incomei

$53,278

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

989

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%6

$10K–$15K

3.8%28

$15K–$20K

4.2%31

$25K–$30K

2%15

$30K–$35K

2.8%21

$35K–$40K

2.1%16

$45K–$50K

2.1%16

$50K–$60K

7.7%57

$60K–$75K

9.1%68

$75K–$100K

18.5%138

$100K–$125K

16%119

$125K–$150K

15%112

$150K–$200K

11.3%84

$200K+

4.6%34

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

970

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

970

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

122(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured