Lanesboro, Iowa facts for kids
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Lanesboro, Iowa
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Location of Lanesboro, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 160.16/sq mi (61.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51451
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-43140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395629 |
Lanesboro is a small city located in Carroll County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a quiet community. In 2020, the city had a population of 119 people.
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History of Lanesboro
Lanesboro began in the year 1901. This happened after the Mason City and Fort Dodge Railroad built its railway lines through this area. The city was named after Julius Lane. He was one of the first people to settle in the region.
Geography of Lanesboro
Lanesboro is located in Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.74 square miles (1.93 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 268 | — |
| 1920 | 282 | +5.2% |
| 1930 | 270 | −4.3% |
| 1940 | 289 | +7.0% |
| 1950 | 280 | −3.1% |
| 1960 | 258 | −7.9% |
| 1970 | 203 | −21.3% |
| 1980 | 196 | −3.4% |
| 1990 | 182 | −7.1% |
| 2000 | 152 | −16.5% |
| 2010 | 121 | −20.4% |
| 2020 | 119 | −1.7% |
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2020 Population Data
As of the 2020 census, 119 people lived in Lanesboro. There were 56 households and 27 families in the city. The city had about 160 people per square mile (61.8 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Lanesboro were White (93.3%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lanesboro was 51.5 years. About 16.8% of residents were under 20 years old. Many residents were older, with 30.3% being 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (54.6%) than females (45.4%).
Education in Lanesboro
Most of Lanesboro is part of the South Central Calhoun Community School District. This school district was formed on July 1, 2014. Before that, this area was part of the Southern Cal Community School District, which started in 1993.
