Letts, Iowa
Letts is a city in northern Louisa County, Iowa, United States, established in 1855. The population was 363 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area. The name is taken from that of local benefactor, Nehemiah Madison Letts (b. 1818 Licking, Ohio – d. 1894 Grandview, Iowa).[4]
Letts, Iowa | |
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Location of Letts, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′45″N 91°14′11″W / 41.32917°N 91.23639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Louisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 363 |
| • Density | 640.21/sq mi (247.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 52754 |
| Area code | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-44715 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458297[2] |
| Website | https://www.cityoflettsia.org/ |
Geography edit
Letts is located one-half mile south of the Louisa-Muscatine county line and two miles west of US Route 61.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 88 | — |
| 1880 | 300 | +240.9% |
| 1890 | 325 | +8.3% |
| 1900 | 387 | +19.1% |
| 1910 | 433 | +11.9% |
| 1920 | 417 | −3.7% |
| 1930 | 329 | −21.1% |
| 1940 | 362 | +10.0% |
| 1950 | 404 | +11.6% |
| 1960 | 392 | −3.0% |
| 1970 | 434 | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 473 | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 390 | −17.5% |
| 2000 | 392 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 384 | −2.0% |
| 2020 | 363 | −5.5% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census edit
As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 384 people, 148 households, and 110 families residing in the city. The population density was 650.8 inhabitants per square mile (251.3/km2). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 259.3 per square mile (100.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 148 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
2000 census edit
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 392 people, 146 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 706.3 inhabitants per square mile (272.7/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 272.1 per square mile (105.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.68% White, 0.51% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.
There were 146 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,285. About 4.4% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Education edit
Louisa–Muscatine Community School District operates the area public schools for this municipality.[10]
Some rural areas in proximity to Letts are zoned to the Muscatine Community School District.[11] Muscatine High School is the district's high school.
External links edit
- Official website of the City of Letts
- Letts Library Website
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Letts, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Engle, Doug. "E_Revers bio". Ancestry.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 7th Edition, 2021 p. 52 ISBN 1946494003
- ^ . 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.
- ^ "Louisa-Muscatine" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "District". Muscatine Community School District. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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