Letts, Iowa facts for kids
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Letts, Iowa
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Location of Letts, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Louisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 363 |
| • Density | 640.21/sq mi (247.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52754
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-44715 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458297 |
| Website | https://www.cityoflettsia.org/ |
Letts is a small city located in Louisa County, Iowa, in the United States. It was founded way back in 1855. According to the 2020 census, about 363 people live there. Letts is part of the larger Muscatine area. The city gets its name from Nehemiah Madison Letts, who was an important person in the community.
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Exploring Letts' Location
Letts is situated in northern Louisa County, Iowa. It's about half a mile south of the border with Muscatine County, Iowa. You can find it two miles west of US Route 61, which is a major road.
Land Area of Letts
The United States Census Bureau says that the city of Letts covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Letts
Let's look at how many people have lived in Letts over the years and what the community is like.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 88 | — |
| 1880 | 300 | +240.9% |
| 1890 | 325 | +8.3% |
| 1900 | 387 | +19.1% |
| 1910 | 433 | +11.9% |
| 1920 | 417 | −3.7% |
| 1930 | 329 | −21.1% |
| 1940 | 362 | +10.0% |
| 1950 | 404 | +11.6% |
| 1960 | 392 | −3.0% |
| 1970 | 434 | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 473 | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 390 | −17.5% |
| 2000 | 392 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 384 | −2.0% |
| 2020 | 363 | −5.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Letts has changed quite a bit since 1870. Back then, only 88 people lived here. The population grew to over 400 people in the early 1900s and again in the 1970s. In 2020, the city had 363 residents.
Letts in 2020: A Closer Look
According to the census taken in 2020, 363 people lived in Letts. There were 143 households, which means 143 different homes where people lived. The city had about 640 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Letts were White, making up about 95.3% of the population. A small number of people were of two or more races, and about 3.6% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Letts was 39.6 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 20 years old. Around 19% of the population was 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Letts in 2010: Population Details
In the census of 2010, Letts had 384 people living there. There were 148 households. The population density was about 650 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White, at 94.8%. There were also small percentages of Native American, Pacific Islander, and people from other races. About 5.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 37.3 years. About 26.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males than females.
Education in Letts
Students in Letts attend public schools operated by the Louisa–Muscatine Community School District. This district provides education for the area. Some parts of the rural areas near Letts are part of the Muscatine Community School District. Students from these areas attend Muscatine High School.
