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Larchwood, Iowa

City in Lyon County, Iowa · ZIP 51241

  • Lyon County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 954 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 393Households
  • $69,327Median household income
  • $189,700Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020+17.5%
7508008509009502000: 78820002010: 86620102020: 9262020788926
Population of Larchwood at each census
CensusPopulation
2000788
2010866
2020926

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Larchwood
Under $50k35.4%
$50k to $100k33.4%
$100k to $150k18.6%
$150k to $200k5.9%
$200k and over6.9%

Median household income $69,327 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Larchwood
Owner occupied
314 units
Renter occupied
79 units
Vacancy rate
7.3%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Larchwood compared with its county and state
Larchwood compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureLarchwoodLyon CountyIowa
Population1,07612,0873,195,937
Median household income$69,327$72,881$73,147
Median age34.338.138.6
Median home value$189,700$215,600$195,900
Bachelor’s degree or higher25.4%20.8%30.9%
Foreign-born residents1.4%1.7%5.7%
Owner-occupied homes79.9%83.3%71.5%
Mean commute to work26.6 minutes20.1 minutes19.8 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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