Lambs Grove, Iowa facts for kids
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Lambs Grove, Iowa
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Location of Lambs Grove, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 1,705.88/sq mi (659.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50208
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-42870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458212 |
Lambs Grove is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 174 as of the 2020 Census, down from 225 recorded in 2000.
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Geography
Lambs Grove is located at 41°42′4″N 93°4′42″W / 41.70111°N 93.07833°W (41.701199, -93.078282).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all land. There is a small creek that flows through Lambs Grove. Hat Rock Park is located near the center of the town.
History
Lambs Grove was founded in 1927 by E. C. and Jennie Ogg and named after Richard Lamb, Jennie Ogg's father. It was incorporated on December 29, 1952.
On March 5, 2022, an EF4 tornado struck the town, although it was much weaker than it was earlier in its lifetime, damaging multiple homes and facilities.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1960 | 234 | — |
| 1970 | 239 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 228 | −4.6% |
| 1990 | 212 | −7.0% |
| 2000 | 225 | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 172 | −23.6% |
| 2020 | 174 | +1.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 73 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,720.0 inhabitants per square mile (664.1/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 800.0 units per square mile (308.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 2.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 73 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Lambs Grove (Iowa) para niños
