Leando, Iowa

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Leando, Iowa
CDP
LeandoIowaAerialPhoto.jpg
An aerial photograph of Leando, taken on 16 August 2024. The Des Moines River is seen at the top of the image.
Van Buren County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Leando Highlighted.svg
Location of Leando, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°49′25″N92°04′56″W / 40.82361°N 92.08222°W / 40.82361; -92.08222
Country USA
State Iowa
County Van Buren
Area
[1]
  Total
2.33 sq mi (6.03 km2)
  Land2.21 sq mi (5.71 km2)
  Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation
[2]
637 ft (194 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
121
  Density54.85/sq mi (21.18/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52551
Area code 641
FIPS code 19-43950
GNIS feature ID2393094 [2]

Leando is a census-designated place (CDP) in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (4.35%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000 135
2010 115−14.8%
2020 1215.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [3]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, [4] there were 121 people, 54 households, and 36 families residing in the community. The population density was 54.9 inhabitants per square mile (21.2/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 27.2 per square mile (10.5/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 96.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.5% of the population.

Of the 54 households, 22.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% were cohabitating couples, 7.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 29.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of all households were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the community was 44.3 years. 24.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 and 44; 34.7% were from 45 and 64; and 14.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the community was 58.7% male and 41.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 135 people, 52 households, and 38 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 68.5 inhabitants per square mile (26.4/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 27.4 per square mile (10.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

There were 52 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% 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 3.13.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,097. There were no families and 5.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is within the Van Buren County Community School District; [6] It operates the Douds Elementary Attendance Center, located next to the Leando CDP. [7]

The former Van Buren Community School District once included Douds in its boundary, [8] and accordingly operated the school, then known as Douds Elementary School. [9] The district merged into Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019. [10]

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leando, Iowa
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. "Van Buren County" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education . Retrieved April 5, 2020. - See also Map of Leando from the 2010 U.S. Census, U.S. Census Bureau
  7. "Douds Elementary Attendance Center". Van Buren County Community School District . Retrieved April 5, 2020. - Compare the postal address to map of Leando
  8. "VAN BUREN." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 20, 2018. - See also map of Leando from the 2010 U.S. Census, U.S. Census Bureau
  9. "Van Buren Community School District." Southern Prairie Area Education Agency 15. May 10, 1997. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.
  10. "Iowa Educational Directory 2019-2020 School Year" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. p. 175. Retrieved April 5, 2020. (PDF p. 177/186) - From section "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66"