La Porte City, Iowa facts for kids
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La Porte City, Iowa
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La Porte City's City Hall
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Location of La Porte City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.56 sq mi (6.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
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| • Total | 2,284 |
| • Density | 892.89/sq mi (344.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50651
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-43365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458156 |
La Porte City is a small city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 2,284 people lived there. It is part of the larger Waterloo–Cedar Falls area.
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History of La Porte City
La Porte City was first planned out in 1855. It got its name from La Porte, Indiana. One of the people who helped start La Porte City used to live in La Porte, Indiana.
Geography of La Porte City
La Porte City covers a total area of about 2.62 square miles (6.80 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 1,006 | — |
| 1890 | 1,052 | +4.6% |
| 1900 | 1,419 | +34.9% |
| 1910 | 1,233 | −13.1% |
| 1920 | 1,443 | +17.0% |
| 1930 | 1,470 | +1.9% |
| 1940 | 1,594 | +8.4% |
| 1950 | 1,770 | +11.0% |
| 1960 | 1,953 | +10.3% |
| 1970 | 2,256 | +15.5% |
| 1980 | 2,324 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 2,128 | −8.4% |
| 2000 | 2,275 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 2,285 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 2,284 | −0.0% |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, the city had 2,284 residents. There were 939 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 893 people per square mile.
Most people in La Porte City are White. A small number of residents are Black, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Age and Families
The average age of people in La Porte City in 2020 was about 40.5 years old.
- About 28% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
Many households included families. About half of the households were married couples living together.
Education in La Porte City
The Union Community School District serves students in La Porte City. This school district was formed in 1993. It combined the schools from La Porte City and Dysart-Geneseo.
Famous People from La Porte City
- Fran Allison: She was a well-known radio and early TV personality.
- Patrick Bedard: He is an automotive journalist. He also drove in the famous Indianapolis 500 race in 1983 and 1984.
- Peg Mullen: She was an activist who spoke out against war. She was also a writer.
Images for kids
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Main Street
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Walnut and 3rd Streets, around 1915
See also
In Spanish: La Porte City (Iowa) para niños
