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Lawler, Iowa
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Location of Lawler, Iowa
Location of Lawler, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Chickasaw
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 406
 • Density 425.13/sq mi (164.10/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52154
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-43815
GNIS feature ID 0458247

Lawler is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 406 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Lawler was incorporated in 1871. It is named for John Lawler, an early settler who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.31 km2), of which, 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Demographics

Historical populations
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%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 439 people, 200 households, and 127 families living in the city. The population density was 498.9 inhabitants per square mile (192.6/km2). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 243.2 per square mile (93.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.2% African American, 6.8% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Education

The municipality is within the Turkey Valley Community School District.

See also

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