Lewis, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lewis, Iowa
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Location of Lewis, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 357 |
| • Density | 706.93/sq mi (272.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51544
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-44805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458300 |
Lewis is a small city located in Cass County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits right along the East Nishnabotna River. According to the 2020 census, about 357 people live in Lewis.
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Where is Lewis, Iowa?
Lewis is found at a specific spot on the map: 41.305277 degrees north and 95.084514 degrees west. It's a small area, covering about 0.50 square miles (1.31 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Lewis?
The number of people living in Lewis has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 400 | — |
| 1880 | 550 | +37.5% |
| 1890 | 579 | +5.3% |
| 1900 | 613 | +5.9% |
| 1910 | 603 | −1.6% |
| 1920 | 607 | +0.7% |
| 1930 | 589 | −3.0% |
| 1940 | 557 | −5.4% |
| 1950 | 511 | −8.3% |
| 1960 | 501 | −2.0% |
| 1970 | 526 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 497 | −5.5% |
| 1990 | 433 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | 438 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 433 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 357 | −17.6% |
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Lewis Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 357 people living in Lewis. These people lived in 168 different homes. Most residents, about 95.2%, were White. A small number, about 3.9%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 22% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 42.3%, were married couples. The average age of people in Lewis was about 47.5 years old. About 23.5% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 25.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Lewis Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Lewis had 433 residents. There were 183 households in the city. Most people, about 96.8%, were White. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.2% of the homes had children under 18. Many homes were married couples living together (50.3%). The average age in Lewis was 45.8 years. About 23.1% of residents were under 18, and 15.2% were 65 or older. The gender split was also very close, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
Education in Lewis
Students in Lewis attend public schools that are part of the Griswold Community School District. This district manages the schools for the area.
Famous Person from Lewis
- Edwin Perkins was born in Lewis. He is famous for inventing Kool-Aid, a popular powdered drink mix!
See also
In Spanish: Lewis (Iowa) para niños
