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Lowden, Iowa
Lowden, city, in Cedar County, Iowa. Lowden had 769 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 807 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 699 (±124). GEOID 1946920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
769
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 807 · ACS 2020-2024: 699 ±124
Median household income
$56,118
±$10,525 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$119,800
±$20,953 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$839
±$67 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Lowden and what county is it in?
Lowden is a city in Cedar County, Iowa. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 752 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lowden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 769 people lived in Lowden on July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 807 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 699 (±124).
| Measure | Lowden | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 699 ±124 | 18,349 | no clear change |
| Households | 359 ±62 | 7,622 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.25 | 2.37 | −0.48 |
| Housing units | 372 ±68 | 8,300 | no clear change |
Lowden's population since 2000
From 794 in 2000 to 769 in 2025: down 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lowden 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 Lowden?
The median resident of Lowden is 42.2 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 26.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.9%.
| Measure | Lowden | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 ±11.5 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±6.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.9% ±7.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 42.9% ±5.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7% ±2.8 pts | 93.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±5.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±3.6 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±6.7 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±7.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±10.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Lowden earn?
Half of Lowden's 359 households earn less than $56,118 a year (±$10,525), against $80,602 in Cedar County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,097 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,979 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lowden | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,118 ±$10,525 | $80,602 | −$19,979 |
| Mean household income | $72,978 ±$8,014 | $97,864 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,205 ±$5,562 | $41,417 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±4.4 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.9% ±6.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±3.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% ±5.6 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.2% ±6.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 Lowden?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Lowden's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 by its owner (±$20,953). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities, and 29.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lowden | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,800 ±$20,953 | $211,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $839 ±$67 | $879 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.9% ±17.1 pts | 43.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,184 ±$206 | $1,520 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6% ±8.2 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.4% ±8.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Housing units | 372 ±68 | 8,300 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±7.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±8.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9% ±8.5 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±4.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.1% ±12.6 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Lowden building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lowden in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Lowden work and get to work?
84.6% of Lowden's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Lowden | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8% ±7.1 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.6% ±8.5 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±4.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±5.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min ±4.5 | 26.7 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 Lowden?
No census tract lies mostly in Lowden; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4501Cedar County | 2,769 | $75,446 |
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 Lowden) · Census block assignment files
How does Lowden compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lowden is the 11,403rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 337th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Lowden is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 337th | 939 |
Lowden's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Lowden 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 Lowden?
22 of the 57 figures for Lowden 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 Lowden 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 Lowden.