Lucas County, IA
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Lucas County Overview
8,666
TOTAL POPULATION
4,457
MALE POPULATION
4,209
FEMALE POPULATION
105.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,575
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,927
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,405
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,751
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,271
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Lucas County Area Codes
Race in Lucas County
The most populous races in Lucas County are White / Caucasian (8,368 | 96.6%), Hispanic or Latino (219 | 2.5%), and Two or more Races (190 | 2.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
Black / African American | 30 | 0.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 219 | 2.5% |
Native / Alaskan | 2 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 8,368 | 96.6% |
Two or more Races | 190 | 2.2% |
Some other Race | 40 | 0.5% |
Total | 8,666 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Lucas County
The most populous ancestries reported in Lucas County are German (2,296 | 26.5%), English (1,258 | 14.5%), Irish (1,153 | 13.3%), American (639 | 7.4%), and Dutch (242 | 2.8%), together accounting for 64.5% of all Lucas County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 639 | 7.4% |
Austrian | 29 | 0.3% |
British | 41 | 0.5% |
Cajun | 11 | 0.1% |
Central American | 11 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 10 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 17 | 0.2% |
Czech | 68 | 0.8% |
Danish | 41 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 242 | 2.8% |
Eastern European | 4 | 0.1% |
English | 1,258 | 14.5% |
European | 197 | 2.3% |
French | 136 | 1.6% |
French Canadian | 3 | 0.0% |
German | 2,296 | 26.5% |
Guatemalan | 11 | 0.1% |
Irish | 1,153 | 13.3% |
Italian | 158 | 1.8% |
Korean | 33 | 0.4% |
Mexican | 159 | 1.8% |
Navajo | 13 | 0.2% |
Northern European | 9 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 216 | 2.5% |
Polish | 47 | 0.5% |
Portuguese | 4 | 0.1% |
Russian | 26 | 0.3% |
Scandinavian | 100 | 1.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 72 | 0.8% |
Scottish | 167 | 1.9% |
Sioux | 2 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 2 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 7 | 0.1% |
South American | 10 | 0.1% |
Spaniard | 26 | 0.3% |
Swedish | 194 | 2.2% |
Thai | 12 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 125 | 1.4% |
Welsh | 64 | 0.7% |
Yugoslavian | 6 | 0.1% | View All 40 Rows |
Immigrants in Lucas County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lucas County came from Europe (135 | 1.6%), Eastern Europe (99 | 1.1%), Ukraine (85 | 1.0%), Latin America (67 | 0.8%), and Central America (57 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Lucas County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 34 | 0.4% |
Central America | 57 | 0.7% |
Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 99 | 1.1% |
Europe | 135 | 1.6% |
Germany | 5 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 11 | 0.1% |
Japan | 10 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 67 | 0.8% |
Mexico | 46 | 0.5% |
Philippines | 4 | 0.1% |
Russia | 14 | 0.2% |
South America | 10 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 6 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 11 | 0.1% |
Ukraine | 85 | 1.0% |
Uzbekistan | 6 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 7 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 5 | 0.1% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Lucas County
Sex and Age in Lucas County
The most populous age groups in Lucas County are 55 to 59 Years (378 | 8.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (372 | 8.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 263 (5.9%) | 253 (6.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 250 (5.6%) | 247 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 Years | 338 (7.6%) | 262 (6.2%) |
15 to 19 Years | 267 (6.0%) | 236 (5.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 256 (5.7%) | 228 (5.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 296 (6.6%) | 221 (5.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 232 (5.2%) | 206 (4.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 207 (4.6%) | 248 (5.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 247 (5.5%) | 213 (5.1%) |
45 to 49 Years | 226 (5.1%) | 208 (4.9%) |
50 to 54 Years | 288 (6.5%) | 241 (5.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 378 (8.5%) | 305 (7.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 311 (7.0%) | 372 (8.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 239 (5.4%) | 313 (7.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 294 (6.6%) | 200 (4.8%) |
75 to 79 Years | 207 (4.6%) | 166 (3.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 96 (2.1%) | 82 (1.9%) |
85 Years and over | 62 (1.4%) | 208 (4.9%) |
Total | 4,457 (100.0%) | 4,209 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Lucas County
Median Family Size in Lucas County
The median family size in Lucas County is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,006 | 81.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (300 | 12.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,006 (81.3%) | 2.89 |
Single Male/Father | 161 (6.5%) | 2.80 |
Single Female/Mother | 300 (12.2%) | 2.77 |
Total Families | 2,467 (100.0%) | 2.87 |
Median Household Size in Lucas County
The median household size in Lucas County is 2.37 persons per household, with single male/father households (161 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (1,154 | 31.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,006 (55.4%) | 2.90 |
Single Male/Father | 161 (4.4%) | 3.24 |
Single Female/Mother | 300 (8.3%) | 3.09 |
Non-family | 1,154 (31.9%) | 1.13 |
Total Households | 3,621 (100.0%) | 2.37 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lucas County
Out of a total of 3,621 households in Lucas County, 2,467 (68.1%) are family households, while 1,154 (31.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,275, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,027.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,027 (28.4%) |
2-Person Households | 1,275 (35.2%) | 102 (2.8%) |
3-Person Households | 483 (13.3%) | 24 (0.7%) |
4-Person Households | 465 (12.8%) | 1 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 154 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 63 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 27 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,467 (68.1%) | 1,154 (31.9%) |
Female Fertility in Lucas County
Fertility by Age in Lucas County
Average fertility rate in Lucas County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 68 (90.7%) | 104.0 |
35 to 50 years | 7 (9.3%) | 10.0 |
Total | 75 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lucas County
98.7% of women with births (75) in Lucas County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 1.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 67 (98.5%) | 1 (1.5%) |
35 to 50 years | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 74 (98.7%) | 1 (1.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Lucas County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 16 (21.3%) | 55.0 |
High School Diploma | 3 (4.0%) | 9.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 45 (60.0%) | 66.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 11 (14.7%) | 40.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 75 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lucas County
1.3% of women with births in Lucas County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 33.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 2 (66.7%) | 1 (33.3%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 74 (98.7%) | 1 (1.3%) |
Income in Lucas County
Income Overview in Lucas County
Per Capita Income in Lucas County is $32,575, while median incomes of families and households are $77,927 and $63,405 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 8,666 | $32,575 |
Median Family Income | 2,467 | $77,927 |
Mean Family Income | 2,467 | $89,823 |
Median Household Income | 3,621 | $63,405 |
Mean Household Income | 3,621 | $77,054 |
Income Deficit | 2,467 | $9,751 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,666 | 31.39% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,666 | 68.61¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 8,666 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Lucas County
Average Earnings in Lucas County are $40,428, $46,433 for men and $31,856 for women, a difference of 31.4%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 2,456 (55.3%) | $46,433 |
Female | 1,981 (44.7%) | $31,856 |
Total | 4,437 (100.0%) | $40,428 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lucas County
The most common earnings brackets in Lucas County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (323 | 13.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (224 | 11.3%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 90 (3.7%) | 159 (8.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 91 (3.7%) | 85 (4.3%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 20 (0.8%) | 157 (7.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 66 (2.7%) | 31 (1.6%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 106 (4.3%) | 120 (6.1%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 40 (1.6%) | 56 (2.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 26 (1.1%) | 43 (2.2%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 52 (2.1%) | 118 (6.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 19 (0.8%) | 55 (2.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 53 (2.2%) | 46 (2.3%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 110 (4.5%) | 96 (4.9%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 116 (4.7%) | 132 (6.7%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 170 (6.9%) | 116 (5.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 222 (9.0%) | 224 (11.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 127 (5.2%) | 163 (8.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 91 (3.7%) | 61 (3.1%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 257 (10.5%) | 134 (6.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 312 (12.7%) | 73 (3.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 323 (13.2%) | 79 (4.0%) |
$100,000+ | 165 (6.7%) | 33 (1.7%) |
Total | 2,456 (100.0%) | 1,981 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lucas County
Average earnings in Lucas County are $54,828 for men and $35,402 for women, a difference of 35.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,375, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $47,632. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,956, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,929.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $61,875 | $19,929 |
High School Diploma | $48,750 | $26,316 |
College or Associate's Degree | $47,632 | $35,938 |
Bachelor's Degree | $71,307 | $44,792 |
Graduate Degree | $79,375 | $50,956 |
Total | $54,828 | $35,402 |
Family Income in Lucas County
Family Income Brackets in Lucas County
According to the Lucas County family income data, there are 538 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 62 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 74 | 3.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 128 | 5.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 141 | 5.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 155 | 6.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 173 | 7.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 474 | 19.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 538 | 21.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 535 | 21.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 190 | 7.7% |
$200,000+ | 62 | 2.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lucas County
6-person families (62 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Lucas County with $115,000 per family, while 2-person families (1,337 | 54.2%) have the highest median income of $39,078 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,337 (54.2%) | $78,157 |
3-Person Families | 518 (21.0%) | $76,000 |
4-Person Families | 388 (15.7%) | $87,167 |
5-Person Families | 135 (5.5%) | $65,375 |
6-Person Families | 62 (2.5%) | $115,000 |
7+ Person Families | 27 (1.1%) | $73,162 |
Total | 2,467 (100.0%) | $77,927 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lucas County
The median family income in Lucas County is $77,927, with families comprising 3+ earners (215) having the highest median family income of $137,083, while families with no earners (418) have the lowest median family income of $38,654, accounting for 8.7% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 418 (16.9%) | $38,654 |
1 Earner | 797 (32.3%) | $62,356 |
2 Earners | 1,037 (42.0%) | $96,352 |
3+ Earners | 215 (8.7%) | $137,083 |
Total | 2,467 (100.0%) | $77,927 |
Household Income in Lucas County
Household Income Brackets in Lucas County
With 670 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lucas County, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 87 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 138 | 3.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 286 | 7.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 362 | 10.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 308 | 8.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 348 | 9.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 670 | 18.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 645 | 17.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 568 | 15.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 214 | 5.9% |
$200,000+ | 87 | 2.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Lucas County
The median household income in Lucas County is $63,405, with the highest median household income of $74,821 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,368 households (37.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,841, with 1,149 households (31.7%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 139 (3.8%) | $59,414 |
25 to 44 Years | 965 (26.7%) | $73,750 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,368 (37.8%) | $74,821 |
65+ Years | 1,149 (31.7%) | $42,841 |
Total | 3,621 (100.0%) | $63,405 |
Poverty in Lucas County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lucas County
With 16.5% poverty level for males and 16.7% for females among the residents of Lucas County, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 89 males (43.2%) and 126 females (32.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 49 (18.6%) | 47 (18.6%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 67 (20.8%) | 126 (32.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 89 (43.2%) | 17 (19.3%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (29.3%) |
16 and 17 Years | 28 (19.4%) | 9 (7.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 18 (5.1%) | 65 (22.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 87 (16.8%) | 59 (13.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 60 (13.3%) | 98 (21.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 59 (11.6%) | 47 (10.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 112 (16.3%) | 122 (18.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 97 (18.2%) | 41 (8.2%) |
75 Years and over | 65 (18.1%) | 43 (10.2%) |
Total | 731 (16.5%) | 691 (16.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lucas County
According to the poverty statistics in Lucas County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 214 (81.4%) | 206 (81.4%) |
5 Years | 51 (100.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 255 (79.2%) | 264 (67.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 117 (56.8%) | 71 (80.7%) |
15 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 41 (70.7%) |
16 and 17 Years | 116 (80.6%) | 109 (92.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 333 (94.9%) | 222 (77.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 432 (83.2%) | 367 (86.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 390 (86.7%) | 356 (78.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 452 (88.4%) | 402 (89.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 574 (83.7%) | 548 (81.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 436 (81.8%) | 460 (91.8%) |
75 Years and over | 294 (81.9%) | 377 (89.8%) |
Total | 3,691 (83.5%) | 3,444 (83.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lucas County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lucas County show that 5.7% or 114 of the total 2,006 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 44.4%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 63 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,292 (95.4%) | 63 (4.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 462 (92.2%) | 39 (7.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 133 (94.3%) | 8 (5.7%) |
5 or more Children | 5 (55.6%) | 4 (44.4%) |
Total | 1,892 (94.3%) | 114 (5.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lucas County
According to the poverty data in Lucas County, 26.7% or 43 single-father households and 57.0% or 171 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (61.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (81.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 8 (25.8%) | 5 (9.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 22 (20.2%) | 114 (62.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 13 (61.9%) | 52 (81.2%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 43 (26.7%) | 171 (57.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lucas County
The poverty data for Lucas County shows that 114 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 214 of the single-parent households (46.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (44.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 household (76.5%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 63 (4.6%) | 13 (15.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 39 (7.8%) | 136 (46.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 8 (5.7%) | 65 (76.5%) |
5 or more Children | 4 (44.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 114 (5.7%) | 214 (46.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Lucas County
Employment by Class of Employer in Lucas County
Among the 4,024 employed individuals in Lucas County, private company employees (2,848 | 70.8%), local government employees (432 | 10.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (219 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 2,848 | 70.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 113 | 2.8% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 219 | 5.4% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 182 | 4.5% |
Local Government Employees | 432 | 10.7% |
State Government Employees | 145 | 3.6% |
Federal Government Employees | 74 | 1.8% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 11 | 0.3% |
Total | 4,024 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Lucas County
According to the labor force statistics for Lucas County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,968), 61.3% or 4,271 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 167 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.2% or 373 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 273 (65.3%) | 42 (15.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 404 (83.5%) | 21 (5.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 438 (84.7%) | 17 (3.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 373 (85.2%) | 21 (5.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 767 (83.8%) | 6 (0.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 759 (78.8%) | 52 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 530 (77.6%) | 9 (1.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 407 (59.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 243 (23.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 79 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,271 (61.3%) | 167 (3.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lucas County
According to labor force statistics for Lucas County, 78.0% of individuals (3,275) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,199) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 105 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.3% or 568 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 232 (69.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,252 (75.5%) | 109 (6.6%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,224 (79.3%) | 25 (1.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 568 (85.3%) | 3 (0.5%) |
Total | 3,275 (78.0%) | 134 (3.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Lucas County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lucas County are Community & Social Service (359 | 8.7%), Management (287 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (271 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (250 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (118 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lucas County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (90.3%), Education Instruction & Library (89.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (83.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 164 (57.1%) | 123 (42.9%) |
Business & Financial | 44 (37.3%) | 74 (62.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 70 (71.4%) | 28 (28.6%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 3 (9.7%) | 28 (90.3%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 70 (19.5%) | 289 (80.5%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 10 (58.8%) | 7 (41.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 27 (65.8%) | 14 (34.2%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 28 (10.3%) | 243 (89.7%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (16.7%) | 25 (83.3%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 51 (20.4%) | 199 (79.6%) |
Health Technologists | 33 (29.7%) | 78 (70.3%) |
Total (Category) | 399 (35.9%) | 713 (64.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,337 (56.9%) | 1,768 (43.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Lucas County are Cleaning & Maintenance (185 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (141 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (109 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (78 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (69 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Lucas County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.7%), Security & Protection (69.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (52.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.7%), Personal Care & Service (75.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.9%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 8 (10.3%) | 70 (89.7%) |
Security & Protection | 48 (69.6%) | 21 (30.4%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 18 (52.9%) | 16 (47.1%) |
Law Enforcement | 30 (85.7%) | 5 (14.3%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 65 (46.1%) | 76 (53.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 93 (50.3%) | 92 (49.7%) |
Personal Care & Service | 27 (24.8%) | 82 (75.2%) |
Total (Category) | 241 (41.4%) | 341 (58.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,337 (56.9%) | 1,768 (43.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lucas County are Sales & Related (447 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (426 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 275 (61.5%) | 172 (38.5%) |
Office & Administration | 68 (16.0%) | 358 (84.0%) |
Total (Category) | 343 (39.3%) | 530 (60.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,337 (56.9%) | 1,768 (43.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lucas County are Construction & Extraction (340 | 8.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (109 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (61 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 49 (80.3%) | 12 (19.7%) |
Construction & Extraction | 335 (98.5%) | 5 (1.5%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 109 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 493 (96.7%) | 17 (3.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,337 (56.9%) | 1,768 (43.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lucas County are Material Moving (447 | 10.9%), Production (318 | 7.7%), and Transportation (263 | 6.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 270 (84.9%) | 48 (15.1%) |
Transportation | 253 (96.2%) | 10 (3.8%) |
Material Moving | 338 (75.6%) | 109 (24.4%) |
Total (Category) | 861 (83.8%) | 167 (16.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,337 (56.9%) | 1,768 (43.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Lucas County
Employment Industries in Lucas County
The major employment industries in Lucas County include Retail Trade (960 | 23.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (544 | 13.3%), Manufacturing (438 | 10.7%), Construction (351 | 8.6%), and Educational Services (266 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lucas County
The Lucas County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (94.0%), and Wholesale Trade (92.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (88.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.5%), and Educational Services (83.8%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 145 (85.8%) | 24 (14.2%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 330 (94.0%) | 21 (6.0%) |
Manufacturing | 362 (82.7%) | 76 (17.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 206 (92.8%) | 16 (7.2%) |
Retail Trade | 632 (65.8%) | 328 (34.2%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 201 (81.4%) | 46 (18.6%) |
Utilities | 21 (72.4%) | 8 (27.6%) |
Information | 47 (83.9%) | 9 (16.1%) |
Finance & Insurance | 27 (11.9%) | 200 (88.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 7 (36.8%) | 12 (63.2%) |
Professional & Scientific | 21 (18.1%) | 95 (81.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 12 (29.3%) | 29 (70.7%) |
Educational Services | 43 (16.2%) | 223 (83.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 79 (14.5%) | 465 (85.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 38 (69.1%) | 17 (30.9%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 37 (35.2%) | 68 (64.8%) |
Public Administration | 70 (47.9%) | 76 (52.0%) |
Total | 2,337 (56.9%) | 1,768 (43.1%) |
Education in Lucas County
School Enrollment in Lucas County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,883 students in Lucas County are elementary school (579 | 30.7%), high school (486 | 25.8%), and middle school (409 | 21.7%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 191 | 10.1% |
Kindergarten | 51 | 2.7% |
Elementary School | 579 | 30.7% |
Middle School | 409 | 21.7% |
High School | 486 | 25.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 156 | 8.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 11 | 0.6% |
Total | 1,883 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lucas County
Out of a total of 1,883 students who are enrolled in schools in Lucas County, 243 (12.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,640 (87.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 54 (73.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 124 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 164 (98.2%) | 3 (1.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 426 (88.2%) | 57 (11.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 516 (86.0%) | 84 (14.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 302 (89.6%) | 35 (10.4%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 124 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 58 (85.3%) | 10 (14.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 20 (27.0%) | 54 (73.0%) |
Total | 1,640 (87.1%) | 243 (12.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lucas County
Education (231 | 23.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (160 | 16.6%), business (139 | 14.4%), arts & humanities (95 | 9.8%), and science & technology (76 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 965 individuals in Lucas County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 40 | 4.2% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 160 | 16.6% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 23 | 2.4% |
Psychology | 4 | 0.4% |
Social Sciences | 54 | 5.6% |
Engineering | 11 | 1.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 76 | 7.9% |
Business | 139 | 14.4% |
Education | 231 | 23.9% |
Literature & Languages | 38 | 3.9% |
Liberal Arts & History | 32 | 3.3% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 16 | 1.7% |
Communications | 46 | 4.8% |
Arts & Humanities | 95 | 9.8% |
Total | 965 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Lucas County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lucas County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lucas County are males with 2 vehicles (833, accounting for 36.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (688, making up 48.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 93 (4.0%) | 13 (0.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 305 (13.3%) | 263 (15.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 833 (36.2%) | 688 (40.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 577 (25.1%) | 494 (28.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 336 (14.6%) | 162 (9.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 157 (6.8%) | 102 (5.9%) |
Total | 2,301 (100.0%) | 1,722 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Lucas County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lucas County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,055 commuters, 27.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (483 commuters, 12.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (457 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 297 | 7.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,055 | 27.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 483 | 12.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 457 | 11.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 373 | 9.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 129 | 3.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 279 | 7.2% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 27 | 0.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 99 | 2.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 260 | 6.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 306 | 7.9% |
90 or more Minutes | 111 | 2.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Lucas County
The most common commute times in Lucas County are 5 to 9 minutes (510 commuters, 23.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (545 commuters, 32.8%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 191 (8.6%) | 106 (6.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 510 (23.0%) | 545 (32.8%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 270 (12.2%) | 213 (12.8%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 212 (9.6%) | 245 (14.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 243 (11.0%) | 130 (7.8%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 58 (2.6%) | 71 (4.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 136 (6.1%) | 143 (8.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 19 (0.9%) | 8 (0.5%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 38 (1.7%) | 61 (3.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 248 (11.2%) | 12 (0.7%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 202 (9.1%) | 104 (6.3%) |
90 or more Minutes | 87 (3.9%) | 24 (1.4%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lucas County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Lucas County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (331, 14.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (412, 24.8%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 302 (13.6%) | 84 (5.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 95 (4.3%) | 62 (3.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 173 (7.8%) | 126 (7.6%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 186 (8.4%) | 156 (9.4%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 331 (14.9%) | 166 (10.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 215 (9.7%) | 244 (14.7%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 180 (8.1%) | 412 (24.8%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 162 (7.3%) | 129 (7.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 33 (1.5%) | 30 (1.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 5 (0.2%) | 41 (2.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 24 (1.1%) | 2 (0.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 29 (1.3%) | 2 (0.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 179 (8.1%) | 56 (3.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 300 (13.6%) | 152 (9.1%) |
Total | 2,214 (100.0%) | 1,662 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Lucas County
Occupancy by Ownership in Lucas County
Of the total 3,621 dwellings in Lucas County, owner-occupied units account for 2,888 (79.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 733 (20.2%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,888 | 79.8% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 733 | 20.2% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,621 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Lucas County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,027 | 28.4% |
2-Person Household | 1,377 | 38.0% |
3-Person Household | 507 | 14.0% |
4+ Person Household | 710 | 19.6% |
Total Housing Units | 3,621 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lucas County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 704 (68.5%) | 323 (31.5%) |
2-Person Household | 1,153 (83.7%) | 224 (16.3%) |
3-Person Household | 423 (83.4%) | 84 (16.6%) |
4+ Person Household | 608 (85.6%) | 102 (14.4%) |
Total Housing Units | 2,888 (79.8%) | 733 (20.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lucas County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 212 (76.0%) | 67 (24.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,285 (81.6%) | 289 (18.4%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,007 (79.0%) | 267 (21.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 384 (77.7%) | 110 (22.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lucas County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 570 | 15.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 534 | 14.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 511 | 14.1% |
55 to 64 Years | 857 | 23.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 595 | 16.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 323 | 8.9% |
85 Years and Over | 231 | 6.4% |
Total | 3,621 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Lucas County
Median Income by Occupancy in Lucas County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,888 (79.8%) | $73,152 |
Renter-Occupied | 733 (20.2%) | $31,250 |
Average | 3,621 (100.0%) | $63,405 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lucas County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 57 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 77 (2.7%) | 2 (0.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 117 (4.1%) | 170 (23.2%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 95 (3.3%) | 108 (14.7%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 82 (2.8%) | 78 (10.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 256 (8.9%) | 51 (7.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 289 (10.0%) | 57 (7.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 522 (18.1%) | 148 (20.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 575 (19.9%) | 68 (9.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 537 (18.6%) | 32 (4.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 281 (9.7%) | 19 (2.6%) |
Total | 2,888 (100.0%) | 733 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lucas County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 236 (8.2%) | 78 (10.6%) |
$300 to $499 | 531 (18.4%) | 124 (16.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 685 (23.7%) | 180 (24.6%) |
$800 to $999 | 259 (9.0%) | 134 (18.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 751 (26.0%) | 134 (18.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 333 (11.5%) | 17 (2.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 45 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 43 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 5 (0.2%) | 12 (1.6%) |
Total | 2,888 (100.0%) | 733 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Lucas County
Housing Structures in Lucas County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,038 | 83.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 51 | 1.4% |
2 Unit Apartments | 26 | 0.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 12 | 0.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 32 | 0.9% |
10 or more Apartments | 295 | 8.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 167 | 4.6% |
Total | 3,621 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lucas County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,732 (89.9%) | 306 (10.1%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 8 (15.7%) | 43 (84.3%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 295 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 134 (80.2%) | 33 (19.8%) |
Total | 2,888 (79.8%) | 733 (20.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lucas County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (6.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 111 (3.8%) | 212 (28.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 890 (30.8%) | 359 (49.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,120 (38.8%) | 91 (12.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 767 (26.6%) | 25 (3.4%) |
Total | 2,888 (100.0%) | 733 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lucas County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,073 (37.1%) | 256 (34.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,009 (34.9%) | 85 (11.6%) |
Electricity | 578 (20.0%) | 321 (43.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 12 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 166 (5.8%) | 71 (9.7%) |
No Fuel Used | 50 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,888 (100.0%) | 733 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Lucas County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 101 (3.5%) | 178 (24.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 545 (18.9%) | 259 (35.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,131 (39.2%) | 259 (35.3%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,111 (38.5%) | 37 (5.1%) |
Total | 2,888 (100.0%) | 733 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Lucas County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lucas County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,487 | 1,401 |
Median Property Value | $95,400 | $126,800 |
Median Household Income | $55,524 | $140 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $502 | $5 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,654 | $55 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lucas County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 428 (28.8%) | 139 (9.9%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 361 (24.3%) | 400 (28.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 514 (34.6%) | 719 (51.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 104 (7.0%) | 117 (8.4%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 34 (2.3%) | 13 (0.9%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 22 (1.5%) | 5 (0.4%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 24 (1.6%) | 8 (0.6%) |
Total | 1,487 (100.0%) | 1,401 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lucas County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 97 (6.5%) | 40 (2.9%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 224 (15.1%) | 37 (2.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 167 (11.2%) | 70 (5.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 192 (12.9%) | 89 (6.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 288 (19.4%) | 97 (6.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 214 (14.4%) | 234 (16.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 164 (11.0%) | 361 (25.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 141 (9.5%) | 373 (26.6%) |
Total | 1,487 (100.0%) | 1,401 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lucas County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 809 (54.4%) | 86,631 (6,183.5%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 190 (12.8%) | 914 (65.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 89 (6.0%) | 155 (11.1%) |
4.0x or more | 387 (26.0%) | 147 (10.5%) |
Total | 1,487 (100.0%) | 1,401 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lucas County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 402 (27.0%) | 3 (0.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 251 (16.9%) | 255 (18.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 784 (52.7%) | 326 (23.3%) |
Total | 1,487 (100.0%) | 1,401 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Lucas County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lucas County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 513 (87.2%) | 75 (12.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,357 (91.2%) | 131 (8.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 491 (87.1%) | 73 (12.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 778 (86.2%) | 125 (13.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 794 (87.8%) | 110 (12.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 839 (87.4%) | 121 (12.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,268 (93.5%) | 88 (6.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,034 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 779 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,853 (91.6%) | 723 (8.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lucas County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 513 (87.2%) | 75 (12.8%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,357 (91.2%) | 131 (8.8%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 491 (87.1%) | 73 (12.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lucas County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,259 (87.1%) | 186 (12.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,371 (92.6%) | 109 (7.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,425 (88.8%) | 179 (11.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,408 (92.9%) | 107 (7.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,378 (94.4%) | 142 (5.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lucas County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 244 (41.5%) | 282 (48.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 761 (51.1%) | 775 (52.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 108 (19.2%) | 407 (72.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 270 (29.9%) | 541 (59.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 215 (23.8%) | 638 (70.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 229 (23.8%) | 669 (69.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 313 (23.1%) | 1,028 (75.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 973 (94.1%) | 722 (69.8%) |
75 Years and over | 779 (100.0%) | 588 (75.5%) |
Total | 3,892 (45.4%) | 5,650 (65.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lucas County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 112 (14.8%) | 30 (4.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 37 (4.3%) | 73 (10.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 225 (13.7%) | 255 (16.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 213 (40.0%) | 105 (21.0%) |
75 Years and over | 201 (56.0%) | 241 (57.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lucas County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 40 (2.4%) | 31 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 93 (17.4%) | 9 (1.8%) |
75 Years and over | 158 (44.0%) | 63 (15.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (2.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 25 (1.5%) | 45 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 22 (4.1%) | 33 (6.6%) |
75 Years and over | 16 (4.5%) | 101 (24.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 105 (13.8%) | 30 (4.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 32 (3.7%) | 45 (6.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 72 (4.4%) | 158 (10.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 33 (6.2%) | 30 (6.0%) |
75 Years and over | 23 (6.4%) | 47 (11.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (1.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 114 (6.9%) | 173 (11.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 90 (16.9%) | 74 (14.8%) |
75 Years and over | 88 (24.5%) | 159 (37.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 63 (3.8%) | 88 (5.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.1%) | 7 (1.4%) |
75 Years and over | 41 (11.4%) | 26 (6.2%) |
Technology Access in Lucas County
Computing Device Access in Lucas County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,283 | 63.0% |
Smartphone | 2,892 | 79.9% |
Tablet | 1,808 | 49.9% |
No Computing Device | 463 | 12.8% |
Total | 3,621 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Lucas County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 19 | 0.5% |
Broadband Home | 1,576 | 43.5% |
Cellular Data Only | 788 | 21.8% |
Satellite Internet | 501 | 13.8% |
No Internet | 788 | 21.8% |
Total | 3,621 | 100.0% |
Lucas County Summary
Lucas County is located in the south central part of the state of Iowa, in the United States. It is bordered by the counties of Monroe, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Union, and Wayne. The county seat is Chariton, and the largest city is Chariton. The county was established in 1846 and named for Robert Lucas, the 12th Governor of Iowa.
Geography
Lucas County is located in the rolling hills of south central Iowa. The county is mostly rural, with a few small towns and villages scattered throughout. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills and valleys. The county is drained by the Chariton River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water.
Climate
Lucas County has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 50°F, with an average high of 75°F in the summer and an average low of 25°F in the winter. The average annual precipitation is 36 inches, with an average of 4 inches of snowfall per year.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,839 people, 3,541 households, and 2,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 15.4 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
Economy
The economy of Lucas County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, as well as smaller family farms. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large food processing plant.
The county is served by two major highways, Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 34. The county is also served by several smaller roads, including state highways and county roads. The county is served by the Chariton Municipal Airport, which provides general aviation services.
Education
Lucas County is served by several public school districts, including Chariton Community School District, Lucas Community School District, and Russell Community School District. The county is also home to several private schools, including Chariton Christian Academy and Lucas Christian Academy. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including Indian Hills Community College and William Penn University.
Conclusion
Lucas County is a rural county located in south central Iowa. The county is mostly agricultural, with a few small towns and villages scattered throughout. The county is served by two major highways, Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 34, as well as several smaller roads. The county is home to several public and private schools, as well as several higher education institutions. The county has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The population of the county was 8,839 as of the 2010 census.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Lucas County?
Total Population of Lucas County is 8,666.
What is the Total Male Population of Lucas County?
Total Male Population of Lucas County is 4,457.
What is the Total Female Population of Lucas County?
Total Female Population of Lucas County is 4,209.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lucas County?
There are 105.89 Males per 100 Females in Lucas County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lucas County?
There are 94.44 Females per 100 Males in Lucas County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lucas County?
Median Population Age in Lucas County is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lucas County
Average Family Size in Lucas County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lucas County
Average Household Size in Lucas County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lucas County?
Per Capita income in Lucas County is $32,575.
What is the Median Family Income in Lucas County?
Median Family Income in Lucas County is $77,927.
What is the Median Household income in Lucas County?
Median Household Income in Lucas County is $63,405.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lucas County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lucas County is 31.4%.
Women in Lucas County earn 68.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lucas County?
Family Income Deficit in Lucas County is $9,751.
Families that are below poverty line in Lucas County earn $9,751 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lucas County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lucas County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lucas County?
There are 4,271 People in the Labor Forcein in Lucas County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lucas County?
61.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Lucas County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lucas County?
Unemployment Rate in Lucas County is 3.9%.