Ladora, Iowa facts for kids
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Ladora, Iowa
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Downtown Ladora, 2007
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Location of Ladora, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 776.27/sq mi (300.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52251
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-42330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458168 |
Ladora is a city in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 229 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Ladora was platted in 1867 and incorporated in 1879.
Geography
Ladora is located at 41°45′18″N 92°11′2″W / 41.75500°N 92.18389°W (41.754903, -92.183925).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 211 | — |
| 1890 | 224 | +6.2% |
| 1900 | 239 | +6.7% |
| 1910 | 260 | +8.8% |
| 1920 | 340 | +30.8% |
| 1930 | 284 | −16.5% |
| 1940 | 300 | +5.6% |
| 1950 | 273 | −9.0% |
| 1960 | 307 | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 321 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 289 | −10.0% |
| 1990 | 308 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 287 | −6.8% |
| 2010 | 283 | −1.4% |
| 2020 | 229 | −19.1% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 283 people, 116 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 943.3 inhabitants per square mile (364.2/km2). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 420.0 per square mile (162.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 2.5% African American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 116 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
H-L-V Community School District operates area public schools.
Rolle Bolle
Ladora's Rolle Bolle courts are located behind Locust Street and Iowa Street. The traditional Belgian yard game, which is still being played by locals, was originally imported to the region by Belgian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also played in the nearby towns of Belle Plaine, Clutier, Victor, Marengo, and Blairstown.
Notable person
- Mildred Wirt Benson, journalist and author, famous for writing the first editions of the Nancy Drew book series.
See also
In Spanish: Ladora (Iowa) para niños
