Lake Mills, Iowa facts for kids
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Lake Mills, Iowa
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Main Street in Lake Mills
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Location of Lake Mills, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.74 sq mi (7.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
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| • Total | 2,143 |
| • Density | 789.61/sq mi (304.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50450
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-42555 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458192 |
Lake Mills is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 2,143 people lived there. It is a friendly community located in the north-central part of Iowa.
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A Look Back: Lake Mills History
Lake Mills started as a planned community in 1869. Before that, a gristmill (a mill for grinding grain) was built there in 1864. The town officially became a city in 1880.
Where is Lake Mills? Geography and Location
Lake Mills is located at coordinates 43°25′6″N 93°31′55″W / 43.41833°N 93.53194°W. This means it's in the northern part of Iowa.
The city covers a total area of about 2.73 square miles (7.10 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.70 square miles (7.03 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Lake Mills? Population Details
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 414 | — |
| 1890 | 604 | +45.9% |
| 1900 | 1,293 | +114.1% |
| 1910 | 1,214 | −6.1% |
| 1920 | 1,529 | +25.9% |
| 1930 | 1,474 | −3.6% |
| 1940 | 1,677 | +13.8% |
| 1950 | 1,560 | −7.0% |
| 1960 | 1,758 | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 2,124 | +20.8% |
| 1980 | 2,281 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 2,143 | −6.0% |
| 2000 | 2,140 | −0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,100 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 2,143 | +2.0% |
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2020 Census: A Snapshot of the Community
In 2020, the census showed that 2,143 people lived in Lake Mills. There were 965 households in the city.
Most of the people living in Lake Mills, about 90.7%, were White. Other groups included 0.9% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, and 0.4% Asian. About 8.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lake Mills was 43.6 years. About 23.8% of the residents were under 20 years old.
2010 Census: Looking Back Ten Years
The census in 2010 counted 2,100 people living in Lake Mills. There were 944 households.
At that time, about 96.7% of the residents were White. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 45.3 years. About 22.3% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education: Learning in Lake Mills
The Lake Mills Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area. This district helps students get a good education.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Lake Mills
Many interesting people have connections to Lake Mills:
- Terry Branstad (born 1946) – He was the Governor of Iowa for a long time.
- Selmer Jackson (1888 – 1971) – An American actor who appeared in almost 400 films!
- Cody Nickson (born 1985) – A veteran of the Marine and Air Force. He was also a contestant on the TV show Big Brother and won The Amazing Race.
- Wallace Stegner (1909–1993) – A famous historian and writer who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1971.
- Mike Stensrud (born 1956) – An NFL player who played from 1979 to 1989.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Mills (Iowa) para niños
