Lakeside, Iowa facts for kids
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Lakeside, Iowa
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Location of Lakeside, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 700 |
| • Density | 3,211.01/sq mi (1,238.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50588
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-42645 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458201 |
Lakeside is a small city located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 700 people lived here. It is known for being the most densely populated city in Iowa, meaning many people live close together in a small area.
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Exploring Lakeside's Location
Lakeside is found at specific coordinates: 42.619684 degrees North and -95.174150 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Lakeside covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the city limits.
Lakeside's Growing Population
The number of people living in Lakeside has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1940 | 103 | — |
| 1950 | 219 | +112.6% |
| 1960 | 306 | +39.7% |
| 1970 | 353 | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 589 | +66.9% |
| 1990 | 522 | −11.4% |
| 2000 | 484 | −7.3% |
| 2010 | 596 | +23.1% |
| 2020 | 700 | +17.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Understanding the 2020 Census Data
The census taken in 2020 showed that 700 people lived in Lakeside. These people lived in 253 households, with 194 of them being families. The city had a population density of about 3,207 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live in a small space.
The people living in Lakeside come from many different backgrounds.
- About 60.3% were White.
- About 2.3% were Black or African American.
- About 6.7% were Asian.
- About 3.7% were Pacific Islander.
- About 16.1% were from other races.
- About 10.9% were from two or more races.
- Hispanic or Latino people made up about 38.1% of the population.
Many households, about 32.4%, had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Lakeside was 40.5 years old. About 28.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
Looking at the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the census counted 596 people living in Lakeside. There were 215 households and 153 families. The population density was about 3,311 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was:
- About 76.7% White.
- About 2.2% African American.
- About 5.7% Asian.
- About 10.6% from other races.
- About 4.4% from two or more races.
- Hispanic or Latino people made up about 32.0% of the population.
The average age in 2010 was 34.3 years. About 30.2% of the residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeside (Iowa) para niños
