Latimer, Iowa

Latimer, Iowa
City
Location of Latimer, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°45′46″N93°22′8″W / 42.76278°N 93.36889°W / 42.76278; -93.36889 Coordinates: 42°45′46″N93°22′8″W / 42.76278°N 93.36889°W / 42.76278; -93.36889
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Franklin
Area [1]
• Total	2.40 sq mi (6.23 km2)
• Land	2.40 sq mi (6.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,240 ft (378 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	477
• Density	198.42/sq mi (76.62/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50452
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-43590
GNIS feature ID	0458237

Latimer is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 477 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2]

History

Latimer got its start in the year 1882, following construction of the Iowa Central railroad through that territory. It was named for its founder, J. F. Latimer. ^[3]

Geography

Latimer is located at 42°45′46″N93°22′8″W / 42.76278°N 93.36889°W / 42.76278; -93.36889 (42.762896, -93.368873). ^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.40 square miles (6.22 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	378	—
1920	359	−5.0%
1930	352	−1.9%
1940	416	+18.2%
1950	434	+4.3%
1960	445	+2.5%
1970	393	−11.7%
1980	441	+12.2%
1990	430	−2.5%
2000	535	+24.4%
2010	507	−5.2%
2020	477	−5.9%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [6] [2]

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 507 people, 210 households, and 136 families living in the city. The population density was 211.3 inhabitants per square mile (81.6/km²). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 95.8 per square mile (37.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 7.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.1% of the population.

There were 210 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 535 people, 210 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 228.9 inhabitants per square mile (88.4/km²). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 96.3 per square mile (37.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.29% White, 2.06% Native American, 9.35% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.57% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,028, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,332. About 2.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The CAL Community School District operates public schools. ^[9]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
3. Stuart, I. L. (1914). History of Franklin County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 334.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-05-11.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "CAL." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 15, 2018.

External links

• Iowa portal