Lovilia, Iowa
Lovilia, Iowa | |
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 Location of Lovilia, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°7′57″N 92°54′22″W / 41.13250°N 92.90611°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 538 |
| • Estimate (2018)[3] | 509 |
| • Density | 1,076/sq mi (415.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50150 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-46830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458647 |
Lovilia is a city in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 538 at the 2010 census.
History
Lovilla was laid out in 1853.[4]
Geography
Lovilia is located at 41°7′57″N 92°54′22″W / 41.13250°N 92.90611°W (41.132617, -92.906167).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 192 | — |
| 1910 | 552 | +187.5% |
| 1920 | 958 | +73.6% |
| 1930 | 727 | −24.1% |
| 1940 | 852 | +17.2% |
| 1950 | 619 | −27.3% |
| 1960 | 630 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 640 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 637 | −0.5% |
| 1990 | 566 | −11.1% |
| 2000 | 583 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 538 | −7.7% |
| 2018 | 509 | −5.4% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 538 people, 207 households, and 149 families living in the city. The population density was 1,076.0 inhabitants per square mile (415.4/km2). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 456.0 per square mile (176.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 207 households of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 583 people, 228 households, and 163 families living in the city. The population density was 1,160.8 people per square mile (450.2/km²). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 491.8 per square mile (190.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.97% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.
There were 228 households out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city, the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,577, and the median income for a family was $39,038. Males had a median income of $31,538 versus $19,712 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,978. About 6.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Albia Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[8]
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ The History of Monroe County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 383.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Albia." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 18, 2018.
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