Leighton, Iowa facts for kids
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Leighton, Iowa
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Location of Leighton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mahaska |
| Incorporated | September 21, 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 1,698.92/sq mi (658.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50143
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-44310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395673 |
Leighton is a small city located in Mahaska County, Iowa, in the United States. It was officially made a city on September 21, 1909. In 2020, about 158 people lived there. This was a slight increase from 153 people in 2000.
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Leighton's Location and Size
Leighton is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.24 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Leighton?
Leighton's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 145 | — | |
| 1920 | 130 | — | |
| 1930 | 115 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 128 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 167 | 41.5% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −16.2% | |
| 1980 | 137 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 142 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 153 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 162 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −2.5% | |
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Leighton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 158 residents. These people lived in 66 households, and 47 of these were families. The city had about 659 people per square kilometer (1,699 per square mile). There were 67 homes available.
Most of the people in Leighton were White (about 97.5%). A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the households (24.2%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (59.1%) were married couples. The median age in Leighton was 46.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46.5, and half were older. About 24.7% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 26.6% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half the population (53.8%) was male.
Leighton's Population in 2010
In 2010, Leighton had 162 people. They lived in 65 households, with 48 of these being families. The population density was about 625 people per square kilometer (1,620 per square mile). There were 65 homes in total.
Almost everyone (99.4%) in Leighton was White. A very small number (0.6%) were from two or more races.
About 29.2% of households had children under 18. Most households (72.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.98 people.
The median age in 2010 was 42 years. About 25.9% of residents were under 18. About 22.8% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%).
People from Leighton
- Jim Van Engelenhoven was a politician who served as an Iowa State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Leighton (Iowa) para niños
