Lineville, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lineville, Iowa
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Lineville town sign
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Location of Lineville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 216.43/sq mi (83.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50147
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-45435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395718 |
Lineville is a small city located in Wayne County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 195 people lived there.
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Geography of Lineville
Lineville covers a total area of about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of Lineville
Lineville is thought to be the oldest town in Wayne County. It was officially planned and laid out in 1858.
The town is named Lineville because it sits right on the border between Iowa and Missouri. Part of the town is in Iowa, and another part is in Missouri. The town square is located on this state border. Businesses on the south side of the square are actually in South Lineville, Missouri.
In 1968, a big earthquake in Illinois was felt strongly in Lineville. The shaking was so long that it damaged the town's water tower. The tower then started leaking a lot of water every hour.
Schools in Lineville
Lineville used to be part of a school district called ACL Community Schools. This district included the towns of Allerton, Clio, and Lineville. In 1966, Allerton joined another school district.
After that, Lineville and Clio formed their own district called Lineville–Clio. All classes for this district were held in Lineville. It was one of the smallest school districts in Iowa.
In 2010, the state of Iowa decided that Lineville–Clio was too small to meet educational standards. So, the district closed down. Lineville–Clio then joined the Wayne Community School District. Now, all students attend classes in Corydon, which is about 22 miles away.
Transportation in Lineville
Lineville is located on U.S. Route 65, a major road. The city also has a railway line that is used by the Union Pacific Railroad. This railway line used to be part of the CRI&P (Rock Island) system.
Train traffic has increased a lot on this line since Union Pacific bought it. Lineville used to have passenger train service, but this was stopped in the 1960s.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 622 | — |
| 1890 | 606 | −2.6% |
| 1900 | 690 | +13.9% |
| 1910 | 600 | −13.0% |
| 1920 | 707 | +17.8% |
| 1930 | 531 | −24.9% |
| 1940 | 520 | −2.1% |
| 1950 | 482 | −7.3% |
| 1960 | 452 | −6.2% |
| 1970 | 385 | −14.8% |
| 1980 | 319 | −17.1% |
| 1990 | 289 | −9.4% |
| 2000 | 273 | −5.5% |
| 2010 | 217 | −20.5% |
| 2020 | 195 | −10.1% |
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Lineville's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 195 people living in Lineville. There were 103 households and 58 families. The city had about 216 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lineville (about 90.3%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (1.5%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (2.6%). About 5.1% of residents were from two or more races. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Lineville was 48.2 years old. About 23.6% of residents were under 20 years old. About 17.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Lineville's Population in 2010
In 2010, Lineville had 217 people living in the city. There were 108 households and 60 families. The population density was about 241 people per square mile.
Most of the people (99.1%) were White. A small number were Asian (0.5%) or from two or more races (0.5%).
The average age in 2010 was also 48.2 years. About 16.1% of residents were under 18. About 25.3% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Notable People from Lineville
- Irene Cozad (1888-1970), a famous ragtime composer, was born in Lineville.
Images for kids
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Lineville landmark "The Little Red Schoolhouse"
See also
In Spanish: Lineville (Iowa) para niños
