Lucas, IA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lucas

Liberty Center / Medora

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lucas

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.0%
School Age (5-17): 26.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 15.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.3%
High School / GED: 43.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.0%
Single Parents: 12.1%
Couples & Adults: 24.1%
Living Alone: 44.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 29.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.5%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 10.9%
Elementary (1-4): 10.9%
Middle School (5-8): 7.3%
High School (9-12): 0.7%
College / Graduate: 0.7%
Not Enrolled: 69.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources