Lake Park, Iowa facts for kids
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Lake Park, Iowa
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A great place to spend a vacation or a lifetime
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Location of Lake Park, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,167 |
| • Density | 739.54/sq mi (285.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51347
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-42600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458193 |
Lake Park is a small city located in Dickinson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,167 people lived there. Just west of the city, you can find Trappers Bay State Park, a great place for outdoor activities.
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Discovering Lake Park's Past
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Lake Park began its journey in 1882. This was when the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built its tracks through the area. The city officially became a town in 1892.
Over the years, Lake Park saw many changes. A new movie theater, the State Theatre, opened on January 1, 1931. In 1942, a strong tornado caused damage to many farm buildings nearby. The city improved its services by building a new water treatment plant in 1970. Lake Park also got its own ambulance service in September 1980.
In 2002, voters in the Harris–Lake Park School District decided to build a new school. They approved a $4 million plan for a new educational building on the south side of Lake Park. This project also included plans for a new community center, a shared public and school library, and new sports fields. The new community center officially opened its doors in 2003.
Learning in Lake Park
Students in Lake Park attend schools that are part of the Harris–Lake Park Community School District. This district serves the educational needs of children in both Harris and Lake Park.
Understanding Lake Park's Geography
Lake Park covers a total area of about 1.61 square miles (4.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Lake Park?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 541 | — |
| 1910 | 552 | +2.0% |
| 1920 | 789 | +42.9% |
| 1930 | 708 | −10.3% |
| 1940 | 828 | +16.9% |
| 1950 | 924 | +11.6% |
| 1960 | 952 | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 918 | −3.6% |
| 1980 | 1,123 | +22.3% |
| 1990 | 996 | −11.3% |
| 2000 | 1,023 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1,105 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 1,167 | +5.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population Details from 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, Lake Park had 1,105 residents living in 486 households. The city had about 713 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Lake Park were White. A small percentage were from other racial backgrounds or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Lake Park was about 47 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Lake Park (Iowa) para niños
