Latimer, Iowa facts for kids
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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 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 small city located in Franklin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 477 people lived there.
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History of Latimer
Latimer began in 1882. This was after the Iowa Central railroad was built through the area. The city was named after its founder, J. F. Latimer.
Latimer's Location and Size
Latimer is located in Iowa. It covers a total area of about 2.40 square miles (6.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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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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Latimer's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 477 people living in Latimer. There were 191 households and 118 families. The city had about 194.5 people per square mile. Most residents were White. About 35.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Latimer was 34.4 years. About 29.4% of residents were under 20 years old. About 18.7% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
Latimer's Population in 2010
In 2010, Latimer had 507 people. There were 210 households. The population density was about 211.3 people per square mile. Most people were White (91.5%). About 20.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 38.8 years. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. About 20.5% were 65 or older. The city had 46.0% males and 54.0% females.
Education in Latimer
The CAL Community School District runs the public schools in Latimer.
See also
In Spanish: Latimer (Iowa) para niños
