Lincoln, Iowa facts for kids
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Lincoln, Iowa
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Location of Lincoln, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 215.69/sq mi (83.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50652
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-45255 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458352 |
Lincoln is a small city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there. It used to be called Berlin until June 12, 1918.
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History of Lincoln, Iowa
Lincoln was started by Charles Spencer. It had a few different names before it was called Berlin. In 1902, only 61 people lived in the community.
Berlin officially became a city on September 10, 1913. During World War I, many people in the United States felt angry towards Germany. Because of this, some German residents in Berlin, Iowa, faced unfair treatment. To show their loyalty, the city changed its name from Berlin to Lincoln on June 12, 1918.
Geography and Location
Lincoln is located in Iowa at coordinates 42°15′45″N 92°41′31″W / 42.26250°N 92.69194°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 146 | — |
| 1930 | 162 | +11.0% |
| 1940 | 167 | +3.1% |
| 1950 | 194 | +16.2% |
| 1960 | 183 | −5.7% |
| 1970 | 184 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 202 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 173 | −14.4% |
| 2000 | 182 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 162 | −11.0% |
| 2020 | 121 | −25.3% |
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Lincoln's Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 121 people lived in Lincoln. There were 60 households and 41 families. Most residents (91.7%) were White. About 9.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 47.8 years. About 24% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 23.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%).
Lincoln's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Lincoln had 162 people. There were 68 households and 47 families. Most people (99.4%) were White. About 4.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 39.3 years. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 11.7% were 65 or older. The population was exactly half male (50%) and half female (50%).
Education in Lincoln
Students in Lincoln attend schools in the Gladbrook–Reinbeck Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (Iowa) para niños
