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Le Roy, Iowa
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Location of Le Roy, Iowa
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| 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
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| • Total | 11 |
| • Density | 28.95/sq mi (11.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50123
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| 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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 11 people, 0 households, and 0 families residing in the city. The population density was 28.9 inhabitants per square mile (11.2/km2). There were 8 housing units at an average density of 21.0 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 9.1% from other races and 27.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.
The median age in the city was 63.5 years. 0.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 9.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 9.1% were from 25 and 44; 36.4% were from 45 and 64; and 45.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.
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
In Spanish: Le Roy (Iowa) para niños
