Leighton, Iowa
| Leighton, Iowa | |
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| Coordinates: 41°20′19″N 92°47′12″W / 41.33861°N 92.78667°WCoordinates: 41°20′19″N 92°47′12″W / 41.33861°N 92.78667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mahaska |
| Incorporated | September 21, 1909 [1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 162 |
| • Density | 1,600/sq mi (810/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 50143 |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-44310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458280 |
Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 162 in the 2010 census, an increase from 153 in the 2000 census. [2][3]
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[edit] Geography
Leighton's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 41.338530, -92.786800. [4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all land.
[edit] Demographics
| Leighton Historical Populations |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 130 |
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| 1930 | 115 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 128 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 167 | 41.5% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −16.2% | |
| 1980 | 137 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 142 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 153 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 162 | 5.9% | |
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[edit] 2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 162 in the city, with a population density of 1,600/sq mi (630/km2). There were 65 housing units, of which 65 were occupied. [2]
[edit] 2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 153 people, 56 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,004.7 people per square mile (738.4/km²). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 773.0 per square mile (284.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 56 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% are non-families. 23.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $46,667, and the median income for a family is $46,667. Males have a median income of $33,750 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,294. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.
[edit] Notable people
- Jim Van Engelenhoven, Iowa State Representative
[edit] References
- ^ "Leighton-Iowa". City-Data. http://www.city-data.com/city/Leighton-Iowa.html. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- ^ a b "Data from the 2010 Census". State Data Center of Iowa. http://www.iowadatacenter.org/archive/2011/02/feb10. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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