City · Iowa
Lenox, Iowa
Lenox, city, in Taylor County, Iowa. Lenox had 1,364 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,339 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,569 (±156). GEOID 1944490.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,364
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,339 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,569 ±156
Median household income
$61,000
±$19,063 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$111,400
±$8,263 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$1,003
±$885 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Lenox and what county is it in?
Lenox is a city in Taylor County, Iowa. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 700 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | 1,339 | 100.0% |
| Adams County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lenox, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,364 people lived in Lenox on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, in line with Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,339 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,569 (±156).
| Measure | Lenox | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,569 ±156 | 5,868 | no clear change |
| Households | 618 ±64 | 2,488 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.19 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 708 ±70 | 2,889 | no clear change |
Lenox's population since 2000
From 1,401 in 2000 to 1,364 in 2025: down 2.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lenox as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lenox?
The median resident of Lenox is 37.5 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.8%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lenox | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±3.0 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±3.8 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±3.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±4.0 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.8% ±3.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.7% ±4.1 pts | 88.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6% ±3.3 pts | 3.2% | −8.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.2% ±5.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±3.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±3.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7% ±4.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±4.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lenox earn?
Half of Lenox's 618 households earn less than $61,000 a year (±$19,063), against $67,740 in Taylor County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $51,128 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lenox | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,000 ±$19,063 | $67,740 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,441 ±$8,723 | $82,896 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,368 ±$2,799 | $35,477 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±6.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2% ±14.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6% ±4.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.7% ±4.1 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±4.8 pts | 84.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lenox?
Owners occupy 76.2% of Lenox's occupied homes and renters 23.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,400 by its owner (±$8,263).
| Measure | Lenox | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,400 ±$8,263 | $117,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,003 ±$885 | $765 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3% ±17.7 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,155 ±$78 | $1,161 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.2% ±6.3 pts | 77.9% | +14.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.8% ±6.3 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Housing units | 708 ±70 | 2,889 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±8.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6% ±5.7 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±3.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.0% ±7.4 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±3.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lenox building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Lenox in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 2.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lenox work and get to work?
77.1% of Lenox's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes.
| Measure | Lenox | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7% ±5.3 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±9.1 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.8% ±7.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min ±2.0 | 20.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lenox?
No census tract lies mostly in Lenox; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1801Taylor County | 2,491 | $61,458 |
| Tract 9501Adams County | 1,560 | $88,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lenox) · Census block assignment files
How does Lenox compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lenox is the 9,112th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 222nd-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Lenox ranks 207th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 222nd | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 82nd | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 226th | 279 |
| Median household income | 207th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 242nd | 279 |
| Median home value | 252nd | 279 |
| Poverty rate | 101st | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 255th | 279 |
| Median age | 193rd | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 120th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 234th | 279 |
Lenox's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Lenox with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lenox?
18 of the 57 figures for Lenox on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lenox are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lenox.