Ledyard, Iowa facts for kids
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Ledyard, Iowa
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Location of Ledyard, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 232.69/sq mi (89.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50556
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-44130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458268 |
Ledyard is a small city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the state of Iowa.
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History of Ledyard
Ledyard was first planned out and officially marked on a map in 1884. It got its name from Ledyard, Connecticut. This was the hometown of William Larrabee, who was the governor of Iowa at the time. Ledyard officially became a city in 1895.
Geography of Ledyard
Ledyard is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 43.421009 degrees North and -94.160446 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Ledyard covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population of Ledyard
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 257 | — |
| 1910 | 222 | −13.6% |
| 1920 | 246 | +10.8% |
| 1930 | 245 | −0.4% |
| 1940 | 317 | +29.4% |
| 1950 | 327 | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 289 | −11.6% |
| 1970 | 240 | −17.0% |
| 1980 | 215 | −10.4% |
| 1990 | 164 | −23.7% |
| 2000 | 147 | −10.4% |
| 2010 | 130 | −11.6% |
| 2020 | 121 | −6.9% |
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Ledyard's Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, Ledyard had 121 people living there. There were 66 households and 38 families. The city had about 232 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Ledyard were White (95.9%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ledyard was 57.3 years old. About 18.2% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 38.0% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Ledyard's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 130 people lived in Ledyard. There were 65 households. The population density was about 394 people per square mile. Most residents (99.2%) were White. A very small number (0.8%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 56.2 years. About 17.7% of the people were under 18. Also, 36.9% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Ledyard
Ledyard is part of the North Kossuth Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1978. It was formed when the Swea City and Ledyard school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Ledyard (Iowa) para niños
