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Le Roy, Iowa
Location of Le Roy, Iowa
Location of Le Roy, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Decatur
Area
 • Total 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Land 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,116 ft (340 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 11
 • Density 28.95/sq mi (11.17/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50123
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-44580
GNIS feature ID 2395658

Le Roy is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 13 in 2000.

As of the 2020 census, Le Roy is the smallest incorporated city in Iowa. In the 2000 census, it was the second smallest, and in the 2010 census was tied with Beaconsfield for smallest.

History

Le Roy got its start in 1880, following construction of the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad through the territory. The city is named for Leroy Buffman, an early settler.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 185
1920 174 −5.9%
1930 142 −18.4%
1940 129 −9.2%
1950 91 −29.5%
1960 70 −23.1%
1970 43 −38.6%
1980 31 −27.9%
1990 34 9.7%
2000 13 −61.8%
2010 15 15.4%
2020 11 −26.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 15 people, 8 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 45.5 inhabitants per square mile (17.6/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 27.3 per square mile (10.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White and 6.7% from two or more races.

There were 8 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 12.5% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 62.5% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.33.

The median age in the city was 56.3 years. 13.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.0% male and 60.0% female.

Education

Mormon Trail Community School District operates schools serving the community.

See also

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