Lucas, IA County is a small rural community in the heart of Iowa. With a population of 8,650 and a population density of 20 people per square mile, Lucas has a close-knit community feel. Local businesses include an ice cream shop, antique shops, a hardware store, and many small family-owned restaurants. Year-round outdoor activities include golfing at the public course, fishing in one of the many nearby lakes or ponds, camping at one of the state parks or campgrounds, or hiking one of the scenic trails. Other organizations in Lucas include churches and civic groups like the Lions Club. Every year in August they host the Lucas County Fair which draws visitors from all over to enjoy carnival rides and food stands as well as livestock shows and live music. There are also local sporting events like high school football games that everyone comes out to cheer for their home team!
The population in Lucas County is 8,650. There are 20 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lucas County is 44, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lucas County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lucas County
- 59.6% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lucas County
- 99.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander