Leighton, Iowa
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km), all of it land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 145 | — | |
1920 | 130 | — | |
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% | |
2020 | 158 | −2.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 162 people, 65 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 1,620.0 inhabitants per square mile (625.5/km). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 650.0 per square mile (251.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races. Of the 65 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.3% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 24.6% of households were one person, and 12.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age was 42 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 18.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 153 people, 56 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 2,004.7 inhabitants per square mile (774.0/km). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 773.0 per square mile (298.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 56 households; 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 0.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.21.
The age distribution was 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 were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.
The median household income was $46,667 and the median family income was $46,667. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,294. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families were below the poverty line.
Notable people
- Jim Van Engelenhoven, Iowa State Representative
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leighton, Iowa
- ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links
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- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Leighton