Lockridge, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lockridge, Iowa
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Lockridge, Iowa
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Location of Lockridge, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 391.03/sq mi (150.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52635
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-46065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395741 |
Lockridge is a small city located in Jefferson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 244 people lived there. Long ago, in 1839, Lockridge was thought of as a possible main town (called the county seat) for the county. However, another city named Fairfield was chosen instead.
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About Lockridge's Land
Lockridge is a city that covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Lockridge?
This section looks at how the number of people living in Lockridge has changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lockridge has changed quite a bit since 1880. Here's a quick look at how many people lived there during different years:
- 1880: 49 people
- 1920: 230 people
- 1930: 231 people
- 1940: 279 people
- 1950: 233 people
- 1960: 206 people
- 1970: 232 people
- 1980: 271 people
- 1990: 270 people
- 2000: 275 people
- 2010: 268 people
- 2020: 244 people
The median value for a house or condo in Lockridge was estimated to be $49,488 in 2009. This was an increase from $30,000 in 2000.
Lockridge in 2020: A Closer Look
In 2020, the census counted 244 people living in Lockridge. These people lived in 106 different homes, and 72 of these were families. The city had about 391 people per square mile.
Most people in Lockridge were White (91.8%). A small number of people were Black or African American (0.4%), Native American (0.8%), or from two or more races (4.5%). About 4.1% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lockridge was 49.2 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 3.7% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 19.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more males (50.4%) than females (49.6%).
Lockridge in 2010: What the Census Showed
The census in 2010 found that 268 people lived in Lockridge. There were 107 homes, and 77 of these were families. The population density was about 362 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (96.6%). About 3.4% were from other races. Around 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 39 years.
- 26.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.1% were 65 years old or older.
The city had more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
