Lester, IA

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Lester Overview

303
TOTAL POPULATION
156
MALE POPULATION
147
FEMALE POPULATION
106.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,034
PER CAPITA INCOME
$102,188
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
178
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Lester Zip Codes

Lester Area Codes

Race in Lester

The most populous races in Lester are White / Caucasian (258 | 85.2%), Hispanic or Latino (40 | 13.2%), and Two or more Races (27 | 8.9%).
Race in Lester
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.7%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4013.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian25885.2%
Two or more Races278.9%
Some other Race165.3%
Total303100.0%

Ancestry in Lester

The most populous ancestries reported in Lester are German (135 | 44.6%), Dutch (73 | 24.1%), Scottish (32 | 10.6%), Central American (25 | 8.3%), and Salvadoran (25 | 8.3%), together accounting for 95.7% of all Lester residents.
Ancestry in Lester
Ancestry# Population% Population
American103.3%
Central American258.3%
Czech10.3%
Danish31.0%
Dutch7324.1%
English72.3%
European62.0%
French51.7%
German13544.6%
Indian (Asian)20.7%
Irish113.6%
Mexican103.3%
Norwegian216.9%
Puerto Rican51.7%
Salvadoran258.3%
Scottish3210.6%
Swiss155.0%
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Immigrants in Lester

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lester came from Central America (13 | 4.3%), Latin America (13 | 4.3%), El Salvador (11 | 3.6%), Asia (2 | 0.7%), and China (2 | 0.7%), together accounting for 13.5% of all Lester residents.
Immigrants in Lester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.7%
Central America134.3%
China20.7%
Eastern Asia20.7%
El Salvador113.6%
Latin America134.3%
Mexico20.7%
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Sex and Age in Lester

Sex and Age in Lester

The most populous age groups in Lester are 15 to 19 Years (19 | 12.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (31 | 21.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (8.3%)13 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Years13 (8.3%)7 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years4 (2.6%)6 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years19 (12.2%)5 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years6 (3.8%)3 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (9.0%)11 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years3 (1.9%)4 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years9 (5.8%)31 (21.1%)
40 to 44 Years7 (4.5%)9 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years3 (1.9%)2 (1.4%)
50 to 54 Years9 (5.8%)2 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years9 (5.8%)6 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years12 (7.7%)17 (11.6%)
65 to 69 Years8 (5.1%)14 (9.5%)
70 to 74 Years8 (5.1%)4 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years13 (8.3%)13 (8.8%)
80 to 84 Years3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lester

Median Family Size in Lester

The median family size in Lester is 3.23 persons per family, with married-couple families (76 | 91.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple76 (91.6%)3.34
Single Male/Father6 (7.2%)2.00
Single Female/Mother1 (1.2%)2.00
Total Families83 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in Lester

Median Household Size in Lester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple76 (66.7%)3.34
Single Male/Father6 (5.3%)2.50
Single Female/Mother1 (0.9%)3.00
Non-family31 (27.2%)-
Total Households114 (100.0%)2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lester

Out of a total of 114 households in Lester, 83 (72.8%) are family households, while 31 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 42, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31 (27.2%)
2-Person Households42 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households9 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households12 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households17 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (72.8%)31 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in Lester

Fertility by Age in Lester

Average fertility rate in Lester is 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 278.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (71.4%)278.0
35 to 50 years2 (28.6%)48.0
Total7 (100.0%)108.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lester

57.1% of women with births (7) in Lester are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.0% 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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)

Fertility by Education in Lester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (28.6%)69.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (71.4%)385.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)108.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lester

42.9% of women with births in Lester are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 60.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)

Income in Lester

Income Overview in Lester

Per Capita Income in Lester is $38,034, while median incomes of families and households are $102,188 and $86,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income303$38,034
Median Family Income83$102,188
Mean Family Income83$115,900
Median Household Income114$86,250
Mean Household Income114$99,774
Income Deficit83$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3030.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)303100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3030.32

Earnings by Sex in Lester

Earnings by Sex in Lester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male103 (51.8%)$53,472
Female96 (48.2%)$0
Total199 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lester

The most common earnings brackets in Lester are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (15 | 14.6%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (23 | 24.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (4.9%)8 (8.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (1.0%)3 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (9.7%)4 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (3.9%)23 (24.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (2.9%)11 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)5 (5.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (4.9%)3 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (5.8%)2 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9991 (1.0%)1 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (5.8%)3 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (1.0%)5 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (11.7%)3 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (14.6%)2 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (12.6%)13 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (11.7%)1 (1.0%)
$100,000+6 (5.8%)3 (3.1%)
Total103 (100.0%)96 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lester

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$57,188$20,417
Bachelor's Degree$83,125$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$56,250$0

Family Income in Lester

Family Income Brackets in Lester

According to the Lester family income data, there are 29 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99922.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992024.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991619.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992934.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991416.9%
$200,000+22.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lester

5-person families (17 | 20.5%) account for the highest median family income in Lester with $130,625 per family, while 2-person families (43 | 51.8%) have the highest median income of $62,032 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families43 (51.8%)$124,063
3-Person Families14 (16.9%)$0
4-Person Families6 (7.2%)$58,750
5-Person Families17 (20.5%)$130,625
6-Person Families3 (3.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total83 (100.0%)$102,188

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lester

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner24 (28.9%)$76,250
2 Earners53 (63.9%)$104,688
3+ Earners6 (7.2%)$96,250
Total83 (100.0%)$102,188

Household Income in Lester

Household Income Brackets in Lester

With 29 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lester, accounting for 25.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.9%
$10,000 to $14,99921.8%
$15,000 to $24,99910.9%
$25,000 to $34,99921.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991311.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992723.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992118.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992925.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991513.2%
$200,000+32.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lester

The median household income in Lester is $86,250, with the highest median household income of $91,667 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 38 households (33.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (1.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years38 (33.3%)$91,667
45 to 64 Years34 (29.8%)$81,250
65+ Years40 (35.1%)$69,167
Total114 (100.0%)$86,250

Poverty in Lester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester

With 0.6% poverty level for males and 1.4% for females among the residents of Lester, 75 year old and over males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (5.3%) and 1 females (4.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.6%)2 (1.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester

According to the poverty statistics in Lester, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years17 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)39 (97.5%)
45 to 54 Years12 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (100.0%)22 (95.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
75 Years and over18 (94.7%)13 (100.0%)
Total155 (99.4%)145 (98.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lester

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lester

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lester

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lester

Employment by Class of Employer in Lester

Among the 176 employed individuals in Lester, private company employees (85 | 48.3%), not-for-profit organizations (43 | 24.4%), and local government employees (24 | 13.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8548.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)21.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)63.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations4324.4%
Local Government Employees2413.6%
State Government Employees84.5%
Federal Government Employees84.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total176100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lester

Employment Status by Age in Lester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years50 (89.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years18 (62.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (73.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (28.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (75.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lester

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma34 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree51 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (83.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lester are Community & Social Service (28 | 16.3%), Education Instruction & Library (21 | 12.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8 | 4.6%), Management (7 | 4.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (6 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lester, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Management (85.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Business & Financial1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (25.0%)21 (75.0%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (23.8%)16 (76.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)17 (32.1%)36 (67.9%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lester are Cleaning & Maintenance (30 | 17.4%), Healthcare Support (9 | 5.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (3 | 1.7%), and Law Enforcement (3 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Lester

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lester, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (44.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (23.3%)23 (76.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (28.6%)35 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lester are Sales & Related (15 | 8.7%), and Office & Administration (12 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Office & Administration1 (8.3%)11 (91.7%)
Total (Category)14 (51.8%)13 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lester are Construction & Extraction (8 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lester are Production (19 | 11.1%), Transportation (5 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (2 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lester

Employment Industries in Lester

The major employment industries in Lester include Health Care & Social Assistance (44 | 25.6%), Educational Services (28 | 16.3%), Manufacturing (27 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (15 | 8.7%), and Construction (14 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Lester

Employment Industries by Sex in Lester

The Lester industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.9%), and Educational Services (75.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Manufacturing25 (92.6%)2 (7.4%)
Wholesale Trade2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Retail Trade8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Utilities1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (25.0%)21 (75.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (9.1%)40 (90.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Education in Lester

School Enrollment in Lester

The most common levels of schooling among the 59 students in Lester are high school (22 | 37.3%), elementary school (17 | 28.8%), and middle school (8 | 13.6%).
School Enrollment in Lester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool46.8%
Kindergarten35.1%
Elementary School1728.8%
Middle School813.6%
High School2237.3%
College / Undergraduate11.7%
Graduate / Professional46.8%
Total59100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lester

Out of a total of 59 students who are enrolled in schools in Lester, 3 (5.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 56 (94.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (66.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old19 (95.0%)1 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Total56 (94.9%)3 (5.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lester

Education (14 | 36.8%), science & technology (7 | 18.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 15.8%), arts & humanities (5 | 13.2%), and physical & health sciences (2 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 38 individuals in Lester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural615.8%
Physical & Health Sciences25.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering12.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies25.3%
Science & Technology718.4%
Business00.0%
Education1436.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History12.6%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities513.2%
Total38100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lester are males with 3 vehicles (37, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (21, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (15.7%)41 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles25 (28.1%)17 (19.5%)
3 Vehicles37 (41.6%)21 (24.1%)
4 Vehicles6 (6.7%)7 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (7.9%)1 (1.1%)
Total89 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lester are 20 to 24 minutes (45 commuters, 26.2%), less than 5 minutes (33 commuters, 19.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (29 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time in Lester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3319.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2011.6%
10 to 14 Minutes2916.9%
15 to 19 Minutes105.8%
20 to 24 Minutes4526.2%
25 to 29 Minutes31.7%
30 to 34 Minutes148.1%
35 to 39 Minutes105.8%
40 to 44 Minutes42.3%
45 to 59 Minutes21.2%
60 to 89 Minutes21.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lester

The most common commute times in Lester are less than 5 minutes (23 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (39 commuters, 45.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (26.4%)10 (11.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes18 (20.7%)2 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (16.1%)15 (17.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (9.2%)2 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (6.9%)39 (45.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes1 (1.1%)2 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (12.6%)3 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (3.5%)7 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (3.5%)1 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lester are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (23, 26.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (30, 35.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (4.6%)4 (4.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14 (16.1%)30 (35.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11 (12.6%)11 (12.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM23 (26.4%)9 (10.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (11.5%)14 (16.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (11.5%)14 (16.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (2.3%)3 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lester

Occupancy by Ownership in Lester

Of the total 114 dwellings in Lester, owner-occupied units account for 110 (96.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 4 (3.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11096.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units114100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lester

Occupancy by Household Size in Lester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3127.2%
2-Person Household4236.8%
3-Person Household97.9%
4+ Person Household3228.1%
Total Housing Units114100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
2-Person Household40 (95.2%)2 (4.8%)
3-Person Household9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units110 (96.5%)4 (3.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma37 (94.9%)2 (5.1%)
College/Associate Degree43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2017.5%
35 to 44 Years2017.5%
45 to 54 Years108.8%
55 to 64 Years2421.0%
65 to 74 Years2118.4%
75 to 84 Years1614.0%
85 Years and Over32.6%
Total114100.0%

Housing Finances in Lester

Median Income by Occupancy in Lester

Median Income by Occupancy in Lester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied110 (96.5%)$86,250
Renter-Occupied4 (3.5%)$0
Average114 (100.0%)$86,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (10.0%)2 (50.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (24.5%)2 (50.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49913 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79935 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99924 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4999 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49912 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lester

Housing Structures in Lester

Housing Structures in Lester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10592.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments97.9%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total114100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached101 (96.2%)4 (3.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (96.5%)4 (3.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms24 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms26 (23.6%)4 (100.0%)
8 or more Rooms56 (50.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas65 (59.1%)4 (100.0%)
Electricity27 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lester

Household Vehicle Usage in Lester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle29 (26.4%)2 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles40 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles41 (37.3%)2 (50.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5258
Median Property Value$175,000$163,600
Median Household Income$82,188$9
Monthly Housing Costs$650$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,442$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (7.7%)14 (24.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99936 (69.2%)27 (46.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (19.2%)14 (24.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)2 (3.5%)
Total52 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993 (5.8%)1 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (17.3%)6 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (19.2%)18 (31.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (26.9%)11 (19.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (17.3%)13 (22.4%)
Total52 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14 (26.9%)90,417 (155,891.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (40.4%)32 (55.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (3.8%)10 (17.2%)
4.0x or more15 (28.8%)7 (12.1%)
Total52 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49927 (51.9%)11 (19.0%)
$800 to $1,49923 (44.2%)14 (24.1%)
Total52 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
6 to 18 Years43 (93.5%)3 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
26 to 34 Years22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
35 to 44 Years51 (91.1%)5 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years43 (97.7%)1 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (92.3%)23 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen43 (93.5%)3 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99915 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99956 (90.3%)6 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (79.7%)16 (20.3%)
$100,000 and over137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611 (39.3%)14 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years2 (4.3%)41 (89.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)8 (61.5%)
25 to 34 Years3 (10.7%)19 (67.9%)
35 to 44 Years23 (41.1%)28 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (40.9%)25 (56.8%)
65 to 74 Years31 (91.2%)27 (79.4%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)27 (84.4%)
Total120 (40.4%)205 (69.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (16.3%)24 (35.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (35.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (16.3%)23 (34.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Lester

Computing Device Access in Lester

Computing Device Access in Lester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9078.9%
Smartphone10390.3%
Tablet7364.0%
No Computing Device21.8%
Total114100.0%

Internet Access in Lester

Internet Access in Lester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8473.7%
Cellular Data Only1815.8%
Satellite Internet43.5%
No Internet97.9%
Total114100.0%

Lester Summary

Lester, Iowa is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state, in the county of Winnebago. It is situated on the banks of the Winnebago River, and is home to a population of just over 500 people. The town was founded in 1856, and has a rich history of farming, industry, and small-town life.

Geography

Lester is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, in the county of Winnebago. It is situated on the banks of the Winnebago River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located approximately 30 miles from the Minnesota border, and is just over an hour away from the larger cities of Mason City and Fort Dodge. The town is also close to the larger towns of Forest City and Lake Mills.
The town of Lester is made up of two main streets, Main Street and North Street, which intersect in the center of town. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a bank, and a few restaurants. The town also has a post office, a library, and a few churches.

Economy

The economy of Lester is largely based on agriculture and small businesses. The town is home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a bank, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory, a metal fabrication shop, and a printing company. The town is also home to a number of small service businesses, including a barber shop, a beauty salon, and a car repair shop.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lester was 514 people. The town is made up of a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities. The majority of the population is white, with a small percentage of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. The town also has a small population of Asian Americans.
The median age of the population is 44.5 years, and the median household income is $41,250. The town has a high rate of homeownership, with over 80% of the population owning their own homes.

Conclusion

Lester, Iowa is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state, in the county of Winnebago. It is situated on the banks of the Winnebago River, and is home to a population of just over 500 people. The town was founded in 1856, and has a rich history of farming, industry, and small-town life. The economy of Lester is largely based on agriculture and small businesses, and the town is made up of a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities. The town has a high rate of homeownership, and the median household income is $41,250. Lester is a small town with a big heart, and is a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lester?
Total Population of Lester is 303.
What is the Total Male Population of Lester?
Total Male Population of Lester is 156.
What is the Total Female Population of Lester?
Total Female Population of Lester is 147.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lester?
There are 106.12 Males per 100 Females in Lester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lester?
There are 94.23 Females per 100 Males in Lester.
What is the Median Population Age in Lester?
Median Population Age in Lester is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lester
Average Family Size in Lester is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lester
Average Household Size in Lester is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lester?
Per Capita income in Lester is $38,034.
What is the Median Family Income in Lester?
Median Family Income in Lester is $102,188.
What is the Median Household income in Lester?
Median Household Income in Lester is $86,250.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lester is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lester?
There are 178 People in the Labor Forcein in Lester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lester?
75.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Lester.