Lu Verne City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 299 people, 131 households, and 85 families living in the city. The population density was 132.3 people per square mile (51.08/kmē), giving it the 44th least densely populated city among the Iowa. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 72.1 per square mile (27.84/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.78. In the city Age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males. The median age is 38.3 years, The median age of males was 36.9 years, for females the median age was 39.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.33% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30625, it is Iowa's 252nd poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34500, it is 149th poorest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $16281, making it the 536th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income is $17250, Males have a median income of $20739 versus $10833 for females.
In 2000, 63 pupils and students, of which 52.38% are male and 47.62% are female, 21.07% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 15.87% nursery or pri school, 1.59% kindergarten, 55.56% elementary school, 19.05% high school and 7.94% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 299 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 299 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 299 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 294 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 292 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 289 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 288 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 286 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 238 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 236 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 234 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1 | |
| Elementary school | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| High school | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lu Verne city, Iowa | $30625 | $34500 | $16281 |
| Kossuth County, Iowa | $34562 | $41159 | $16598 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |