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|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
|population_est = 296
|population_est = 296
|pop_est_as_of = 2012<ref name="2012 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-05-23}}</ref>
|pop_est_as_of = 2012<ref name="2012 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates |url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2013-05-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa |archivedate=June 17, 2013 }}</ref>
|population_footnotes = <ref name ="FactFinder"/>
|population_footnotes = <ref name ="FactFinder"/>
|population_total = 294
|population_total = 294
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Lester's longitude and latitude coordinates<br>in decimal form are 43.437475, -96.333322.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Lester's longitude and latitude coordinates<br>in decimal form are 43.437475, -96.333322.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.82|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.82|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2 |archivedate=January 24, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2014|290
|2014|290
|2015|294
|2015|294
|source=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
|source=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX |archivedate=May 11, 2015 }}</ref></center>
|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=American FactFinder}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=American FactFinder}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 251 people, 103 households, and 70&nbsp;families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 138.3 people per square mile (53.5/km²). There were 110&nbsp;housing units at an average density of 60.6 per square mile (23.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.80% from two or more races.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> of 2000, there were 251 people, 103 households, and 70&nbsp;families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 138.3 people per square mile (53.5/km²). There were 110&nbsp;housing units at an average density of 60.6 per square mile (23.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.80% from two or more races.


There were 103 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.
There were 103 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.

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Lester, Iowa
City
Lester Iowa Main Street
Location of Lester, Iowa
Location of Lester, Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyLyon
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorDan Gerber
Area
[1]
 • Total1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2)
 • Land1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total294
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
296
 • Density161.5/sq mi (62.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51242
Area code712
FIPS code19-44670
GNIS feature ID0458294 [4]
WebsiteCity of Lester

Lester is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 294 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Lester's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 43.437475, -96.333322.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.82 square miles (4.71 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
188031—    
1900225+625.8%
1910244+8.4%
1920250+2.5%
1930231−7.6%
1940286+23.8%
1950217−24.1%
1960239+10.1%
1970238−0.4%
1980274+15.1%
1990257−6.2%
2000251−2.3%
2010294+17.1%
2014290−1.4%
2015294+1.4%
Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 294 people, 109 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was 161.5 inhabitants per square mile (62.4/km2). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 63.2 per square mile (24.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.

There were 109 households of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 251 people, 103 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 138.3 people per square mile (53.5/km²). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 60.6 per square mile (23.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.20% White, and 0.80% from two or more races.

There were 103 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,410. About 3.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Lester". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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