Little Rock, Iowa facts for kids
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Little Rock, Iowa
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Location of Little Rock, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 432.51/sq mi (166.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51243
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-45795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458498 |
| Website | City of Little Rock |
Little Rock is a small city in Lyon County, Iowa, in the United States. It's located along the Little Rock River. In 2020, about 439 people lived there. The city's special mail code, called a zip code, is 51243.
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Geography
Little Rock is located at specific coordinates: 43°26′33″N 95°53′2″W / 43.44250°N 95.88389°W. This means it's in a certain spot on the map. The city covers a total area of about 2.63 square kilometers (or 1.01 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Demographics
This section tells us about the people who live in Little Rock.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Little Rock has changed over the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 399 | — |
| 1910 | 471 | +18.0% |
| 1920 | 573 | +21.7% |
| 1930 | 585 | +2.1% |
| 1940 | 633 | +8.2% |
| 1950 | 533 | −15.8% |
| 1960 | 564 | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 531 | −5.9% |
| 1980 | 490 | −7.7% |
| 1990 | 493 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 489 | −0.8% |
| 2010 | 459 | −6.1% |
| 2020 | 439 | −4.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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People in 2020
In 2020, there were 439 people living in Little Rock. These people made up 194 households and 129 families. The city had about 432 inhabitants for every square mile. Most of the people (92.0%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (0.5%), Native American (0.2%), or Pacific Islander (0.5%). Some people (3.6%) were from other races, and 3.2% were from two or more races. About 7.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.5%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 42.3 years old. About 24.1% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.7% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
People in 2010
In 2010, Little Rock had 459 people. There were 195 households and 129 families. The population density was about 573.8 people per square mile. Most people (99.8%) were White. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.2% of households had children under 18. Most households (56.9%) were married couples. The average age was 41.8 years. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 21.6% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Education
The schools in Little Rock are part of the George–Little Rock Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 2003. It was formed when the George and Little Rock school districts joined together. The high school for the district is George–Little Rock Senior High School.
Notable Person
- Tyler Starr - He is a linebacker who plays American football. He was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL draft.
See also
In Spanish: Little Rock (Iowa) para niños
