Lester, Iowa facts for kids
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Lester, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 162.19/sq mi (62.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51242
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-44670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458294 |
Lester is a small city located in Lyon County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 296 people lived according to the 2020 census. Let's learn more about this interesting city!
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Where is Lester Located?
Lester is found in the state of Iowa, in the United States. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 43.437475 degrees North and -96.333322 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.82 square miles (4.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Lester?
Lester is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 31 | — |
| 1900 | 225 | +625.8% |
| 1910 | 244 | +8.4% |
| 1920 | 250 | +2.5% |
| 1930 | 231 | −7.6% |
| 1940 | 286 | +23.8% |
| 1950 | 217 | −24.1% |
| 1960 | 239 | +10.1% |
| 1970 | 238 | −0.4% |
| 1980 | 274 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 257 | −6.2% |
| 2000 | 251 | −2.3% |
| 2010 | 294 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 296 | +0.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Lester's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 296 people living in Lester. There were 108 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 80 of these were families.
The city had about 162 people per square mile (62.6 per square kilometer). Most residents, about 90.9%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 9.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Lester was 35.3 years old. About 33.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
Lester's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 recorded 294 people living in Lester. There were 109 households at that time. The population density was similar to 2020, with about 161.5 people per square mile.
In 2010, about 93.5% of residents were White. About 5.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.9% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 34 years. About 33% of residents were under 18 years old.
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See also
In Spanish: Lester (Iowa) para niños
