Lawler, Iowa facts for kids
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Lawler, Iowa
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Location of Lawler, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Incorporated | April 28, 1873 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
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| • Total | 406 |
| • Density | 425.13/sq mi (164.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52154
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-43815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458247 |
Lawler is a small city located in Chickasaw County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 406 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Lawler
Lawler became an official city in 1871. It was named after John Lawler, an important early settler. He played a big part in bringing the railroad to the area. This helped the settlement grow and connect with other places.
Geography of Lawler
Lawler covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.50 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.95 square miles (2.47 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. The city is located in a part of Iowa known for its flat lands and farms.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 487 | — |
| 1890 | 464 | −4.7% |
| 1900 | 646 | +39.2% |
| 1910 | 601 | −7.0% |
| 1920 | 631 | +5.0% |
| 1930 | 476 | −24.6% |
| 1940 | 542 | +13.9% |
| 1950 | 539 | −0.6% |
| 1960 | 532 | −1.3% |
| 1970 | 513 | −3.6% |
| 1980 | 534 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 517 | −3.2% |
| 2000 | 461 | −10.8% |
| 2010 | 439 | −4.8% |
| 2020 | 406 | −7.5% |
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Lawler's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, Lawler had 406 residents. There were 202 households and 118 families living in the city.
Most of the people in Lawler, about 91.1%, were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Native American and people of two or more races. About 5.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lawler was 42.0 years old.
- About 22.4% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 22.7% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had a nearly even split between genders, with 52.2% male and 47.8% female residents.
Education in Lawler
Students in Lawler attend schools within the Turkey Valley Community School District. This district serves several communities in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Lawler (Iowa) para niños
