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Leland, Iowa
Location of Leland, Iowa
Location of Leland, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Winnebago
Area
 • Total 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2)
 • Land 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
1,220 ft (372 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 249
 • Density 186.38/sq mi (71.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50453
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-44355
GNIS feature ID 0458286

Leland is a small city located in Winnebago County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 249 people lived there.

History of Leland

Leland was officially planned and laid out in 1887. It was named after one of its founders, John D. Leland. A few years later, in 1894, Leland officially became a city.

Geography of Leland

Leland is located in northern Iowa. Its exact location is 43°20′1″N 93°38′15″W / 43.33361°N 93.63750°W / 43.33361; -93.63750.

The city covers a total area of about 1.36 square miles (3.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Population and People

The population of Leland has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city:

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1900 215 —    
1910 188 −12.6%
1920 180 −4.3%
1930 164 −8.9%
1940 235 +43.3%
1950 209 −11.1%
1960 209 +0.0%
1970 223 +6.7%
1980 274 +22.9%
1990 311 +13.5%
2000 258 −17.0%
2010 289 +12.0%
2020 249 −13.8%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2020 census, there were 249 people living in Leland. The city had 124 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Leland was about 44.8 years old.

Education in Leland

Students who live in Leland attend schools that are part of the Forest City Community School District.

Notable Person from Leland

  • Terry E. Branstad (born 1946) is a famous person from Leland. He served as the Governor of Iowa two different times. He was also a United States Ambassador.

See also

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