Lucas County GIS Maps
Lucas County, Iowa, has 8,634 residents and covers 430.6 square miles. The population declined 3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Lucas County is 19117.
Chariton is the county's largest population center. Lucas County also includes 5 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Lucas County Trends
- Population
- 8,634▾
- Median Home Value
- $117,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,917▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Lucas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Lucas County Population
Lucas County had 8,634 residents in 2020. That was 3% lower than in 2010. Lucas County had 788 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 20 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Chariton, Russell and Lucas.
Population Trend in Lucas County IA
Lucas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lucas County Zip Codes
Lucas County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Chariton (50049), Russell (50238) and Lucas (50151). Chariton is the largest zip by population, with about 6,433 residents or 75% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lucas County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50049 | Chariton | 6,433 | ▾ -0.9% |
| 50238 | Russell | 1,071 | ▾ -9.4% |
| 50151 | Lucas | 679 | ▾ -6.2% |
| 50068 | Derby | 352 | ▾ -3.8% |
| 50272 | Williamson | 118 | ▾ -22.4% |
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Lucas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Lucas County Demographics
Lucas County has a median age of 43.3, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 21.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Lucas County IA
Median Age
43.3
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
Lucas County School Districts
Lucas County is served by 3 public school districts with 1,917 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chariton Community, Southeast Warren Community and Mormon Trail Community. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Lucas County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton Community School District | 1,249 | 65.2% | ▴ 0.1% |
| Southeast Warren Community School District | 438 | 22.8% | — 0% |
| Mormon Trail Community School District | 230 | 12% | ▾ -4.2% |
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Lucas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Lucas County Housing & Real Estate
Lucas County has a median home value of $117,000 and a median gross rent of $738. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $201,500 and homes spent about 116 days on the market.
Lucas County Housing Mix
Lucas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Lucas County Housing Trends
Lucas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Lucas County, IA
Lucas County has 374 business listings across 191 categories. The largest categories in Lucas County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (16, 4.3%), Parks & Recreation (10, 2.7%), and Auto Repair (9, 2.4%). The full Lucas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Lucas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Lucas County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 16 | 4.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 10 | 2.7% |
| Auto Repair | 9 | 2.4% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 6 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 6 | 1.6% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 6 | 1.6% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 6 | 1.6% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 5 | 1.3% |
Lucas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley Advertising Company | Advertising Agency | Chariton |
| Pollitt Club Lambs | Agricultural Service | Russell |
| Chariton Iowa Municipal Airport | Airport | Chariton |
| Iron Horse Charitone | American Restaurants | Chariton |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | Animal Shelters | Chariton |
| Montage of Memories Shoppe | Antique Store | Chariton |
| CT Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Lucas |
| Nash Cox Studio and Gallery | Art Gallery | Chariton |
| Scrapbook Heaven | Arts And Crafts | Chariton |
| Homestead Memory Care of Chariton | Assisted Living Facility | Chariton |
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Lucas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Lucas County Basemaps
Lucas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Lucas County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Lucas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Lucas County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.