Liscomb, Iowa facts for kids
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Liscomb, Iowa
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Location of Liscomb, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 288.12/sq mi (111.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50148
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-45660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458430 |
Liscomb is a small city located in Marshall County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 291 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Liscomb
Liscomb was officially planned and laid out in 1869. The city was named after an important official from the Iowa Central Railroad. This railroad helped connect communities and transport goods long ago.
Geography and Location
Liscomb is found at specific coordinates: 42.190610 degrees North and -93.005662 degrees West. You can also see its location on a map using these numbers: 42°11′26″N 93°0′20″W / 42.19056°N 93.00556°W.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 2.62 square kilometers (1.01 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 452 | — |
| 1890 | 313 | −30.8% |
| 1900 | 338 | +8.0% |
| 1910 | 354 | +4.7% |
| 1920 | 347 | −2.0% |
| 1930 | 326 | −6.1% |
| 1940 | 340 | +4.3% |
| 1950 | 278 | −18.2% |
| 1960 | 295 | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 328 | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 296 | −9.8% |
| 1990 | 258 | −12.8% |
| 2000 | 272 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 301 | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 291 | −3.3% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city of Liscomb had 291 residents. There were 107 households, and 77 of these were families. The city had about 111 people per square kilometer (288 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Liscomb were White. A small number of residents were Black or African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Liscomb was 35.5 years old.
- About 31.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 15.1% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Liscomb had 301 people living in the city. There were 118 households and 82 families. The population density was about 118 people per square kilometer (307 people per square mile).
Most residents were White. A small percentage of people were Asian or from other racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Liscomb in 2010 was 37.5 years.
- 26.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 23.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 15% were 65 years or older.
The gender distribution was similar to 2020, with slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).
Education in Liscomb
Students in Liscomb attend public schools operated by the BCLUW Community School District. The schools for the area include:
Before 1992, Liscomb was part of the Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb school district. This district then joined with others to form the BCLUW district on July 1, 1992.
See also
In Spanish: Liscomb (Iowa) para niños
