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Latimer, Iowa
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Location of Latimer, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.40 sq mi (6.23 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 477 |
| • Density | 198.42/sq mi (76.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50452
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-43590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458237 |
Latimer is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 477 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Latimer got its start in the year 1882, following construction of the Iowa Central railroad through that territory. It was named for its founder, J. F. Latimer.
Geography
Latimer is located at 42°45′46″N 93°22′8″W / 42.76278°N 93.36889°W (42.762896, -93.368873).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.40 square miles (6.22 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 378 | — |
| 1920 | 359 | −5.0% |
| 1930 | 352 | −1.9% |
| 1940 | 416 | +18.2% |
| 1950 | 434 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 445 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 393 | −11.7% |
| 1980 | 441 | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 430 | −2.5% |
| 2000 | 535 | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 507 | −5.2% |
| 2020 | 477 | −5.9% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 507 people, 210 households, and 136 families living in the city. The population density was 211.3 inhabitants per square mile (81.6/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 95.8 per square mile (37.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 7.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.1% of the population.
There were 210 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
Education
The CAL Community School District operates public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Latimer (Iowa) para niños
