Le Roy, Iowa facts for kids
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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 very small city in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. In 2020, only 11 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 13 people who lived there in 2000.
Le Roy is currently the smallest city in Iowa that has its own local government. In 2010, it was tied for the smallest city with Beaconsfield.
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History of Le Roy
Le Roy started in 1880. This happened after the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad built tracks through the area. The city was named after Leroy Buffman, who was one of the first people to settle there.
Geography and Location
The United States Census Bureau says that Le Roy covers about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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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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Le Roy's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 11 people living in Le Roy. There were no families or households counted at that time. The city had about 28.9 people per square mile (11.2 per square kilometer). There were 8 houses, with about 21.0 houses per square mile (8.1 per square kilometer).
Most of the people (63.6%) were White. No one was Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 9.1% of people were from other races, and 27.3% were from two or more races. No one was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Le Roy was 63.5 years old.
- No one was under 20 years old.
- 9.1% were between 20 and 24.
- 9.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 36.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 45.5% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half the people (54.5%) were male, and 45.5% were female.
Le Roy's Population in 2010
In 2010, Le Roy had 15 people living in 8 households. Three of these were families. The population density was about 45.5 people per square mile (17.6 per square kilometer). There were 9 houses, with about 27.3 houses per square mile (10.5 per square kilometer). Most people (93.3%) were White, and 6.7% were from two or more races.
Out of the 8 households:
- 12.5% had children under 18.
- 12.5% were married couples.
- 25.0% had a male householder with no wife present.
- 62.5% were not families.
Half of all households (50.0%) had only one person living there. About 12.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 1.88 people, and the average family had 2.33 people.
The average age in the city was 56.3 years.
- 13.3% of people were under 18.
- Less than 1% (0.1%) were between 18 and 24.
- 26.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 40% were between 45 and 64.
- 20% were 65 years old or older.
The city had 40.0% males and 60.0% females.
Education in Le Roy
The Mormon Trail Community School District runs the schools that serve the community of Le Roy.
See also
In Spanish: Le Roy (Iowa) para niños
