Lenox: Demographics & People
1,569 people call Lenox home, in 618 households. Population grew 6.5% from 1,474 (2022) to 1,569 (2024). Median age 37.5 years. (6.3y younger than Taylor County). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 74% White (non-Hispanic) and 24% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.38). 67% of households are family-led. County health: 39% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Iowa avg 2.4).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Iowa 43%).
- 90 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Iowa 70).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.5% from 1,474 (2022) to 1,569 (2024) — about 10.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,671 (extrapolated at 3.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,815.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 3,704 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,474 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,569 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,569 people (vs Iowa 24,827) |
| Population Estimate | 1,815 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.5y is 1.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.5 years (at Iowa median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,569 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 437 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 307.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 519.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 306 |
| Population under 18 | 437 |
| Median age | 37.5 years (at Iowa median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,569 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.38 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,161 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 388 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 37.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 23.8% (vs Iowa 5.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 73.7% (vs Iowa 81.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 437 |
| Share born in this state | 64.6% |
| Share born in another state | 35.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 27.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 252 |
Households & Family Composition
618 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 377 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 420 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 377 |
| Married couples with children | 150 |
| Single-parent households | 9 |
| Average household size | 2.50 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 15 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 414 households (vs Iowa 6,171) |
| Households that are families | 67.0% (vs Iowa 57.4%) |
| Total households | 618 households (vs Iowa 10,135) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 7.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 7.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 3,340 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 3,305 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 35 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 72 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 27 residents live in group quarters (1.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 27 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 19003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 19 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Adams |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 26.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 43.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 19003 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Adams County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 136 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 19003 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Adams County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 57.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 61.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 3,602 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,569, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,569 people (vs Iowa 24,827) |
| Town Summary · County | Adams County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade