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.

Lacona, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

354

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%326

Two or More

5.4%19

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%16

High School Diploma

49.6%128

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%22

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%33

Associate's Degree

5.8%15

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%35

Master's Degree

1.6%4

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,500

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.4%133

Renter-Occupied

13.6%21

Total Units

182

Homeownership

86.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.5%14

$50K–$100K

39.8%53

$100K–$150K

21.1%28

$150K–$200K

18.8%25

$200K–$300K

8.3%11

$500K–$1M

1.5%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%5

2000–2009

6.6%12

1990–1999

13.2%24

1980–1989

2.7%5

1970–1979

17%31

1960–1969

3.8%7

1950–1959

1.1%2

1940–1949

3.8%7

1939 or earlier

48.9%89

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.7%132

Electricity

13%20

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,100

Mean Household Incomei

$77,061

Per Capita Incomei

$33,566

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

156

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%5

$15K–$20K

6.5%10

$20K–$25K

3.2%5

$25K–$30K

2.6%4

$30K–$35K

1.9%3

$35K–$40K

5.2%8

$40K–$45K

5.2%8

$45K–$50K

1.9%3

$50K–$60K

0.6%1

$60K–$75K

35.1%54

$75K–$100K

15.6%24

$100K–$125K

7.1%11

$125K–$150K

4.5%7

$150K–$200K

3.9%6

$200K+

3.2%5

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 Vouchers2 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

139

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

144

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured