Lamoni, IA Demographics

A map of Lamoni's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,761	1,609	79.8%	81.7%
Multiracial	177	80	8.0%	4.1%
Black	98	71	4.4%	3.6%
Hispanic	78	143	3.5%	7.3%
Asian	56	28	2.5%	1.4%
Native American/Other	37	38	1.7%	1.9%

Lamoni, Iowa has an estimated population of 2,207, a large increase from the 1,969 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lamoni, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lamoni has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lamoni, that probability was 32.3% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lamoni is ranked the 156th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lamoni was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lamoni's White Population

1,761 residents of Lamoni, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lamoni is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Lamoni ranks 945th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamoni's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Lamoni's population has decreased from 81.7% to 79.8%.

Lamoni is less White than neighboring Davis City (94.4% White), Blythedale (97.9% White), Kellerton (89.2% White), Eagleville (88.1% White), and Pleasanton (100% White).

Lamoni's Black Population

98 residents of Lamoni, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lamoni is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lamoni ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamoni's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Black residents' share of Lamoni's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.4%.

Lamoni is more Black than neighboring Davis City (0% Black), Blythedale (0% Black), Kellerton (0% Black), Eagleville (0% Black), and Pleasanton (0% Black).

Lamoni's Asian Population

56 residents of Lamoni, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lamoni is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Lamoni ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamoni's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lamoni's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.5%.

Lamoni is more Asian than neighboring Davis City (0% Asian), Blythedale (0% Asian), Kellerton (0% Asian), Eagleville (0% Asian), and Pleasanton (0% Asian).

Lamoni's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Lamoni, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lamoni is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lamoni ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamoni's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lamoni's population has decreased from 7.3% to 3.5%.

Lamoni is more Hispanic than neighboring Davis City (0.6% Hispanic), Blythedale (0% Hispanic), Eagleville (0% Hispanic), and Pleasanton (0% Hispanic). Lamoni is less Hispanic than neighboring Kellerton (9.8% Hispanic).

Lamoni's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Lamoni, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lamoni is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lamoni ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamoni's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lamoni's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Lamoni is more Native American/Other than neighboring Davis City (0% Native American/Other), Blythedale (0% Native American/Other), Kellerton (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasanton (0% Native American/Other).

Lamoni's Multiracial Population

177 residents of Lamoni, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lamoni is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lamoni ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lamoni's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 121.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lamoni's population has increased from 4.1% to 8.0%.

Lamoni is more Multiracial than neighboring Davis City (5% Multiracial), Blythedale (2.1% Multiracial), Kellerton (1% Multiracial), and Pleasanton (0% Multiracial). Lamoni is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagleville (10.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.