Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Lucas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,898 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,518 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chariton. The county was created 178 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Lucas County
| Population : | 8,518 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Lucas County |
| Area : | 1124 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
| Named for : | Robert Lucas |
| Capital : | Chariton |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:15:37 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lucas County is located at 41°1'46"N 93°19'40"W (41.0293700, -93.3277200). It has 2 neighbors: Marion County and Wayne County.
Lucas County map
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The largest city of Lucas County is Chariton with a population of 4,103. Other cities include, Russell population 531, Lucas population 207 and Derby population 111. See all Lucas County cities & populated places.
Lucas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lucas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton | 4,103 | City in Lucas County, Iowa |
| Russell | 531 | City in the U. |
| Lucas | 207 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Derby | 111 | City in Lucas County, Iowa, United States |
Lucas County has 2 neighbours.
- Marion County county in Iowa, United States
- Wayne County county in Iowa, United States
- Chariton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lucas County decreased by 4.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,898 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,880 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,778 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,697 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,636 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,610 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,555 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,533 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,617 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,600 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,518 | -0.96% | estimation process |
People born in Lucas County (2)
People born in Lucas County, including architect Solomon Andrew Layton, politician A. V. Ragsdale, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lucas County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 428,294 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
