Loveland, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loveland, Iowa
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 Loveland, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 923.08/sq mi (353.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 458646 |
Loveland is a small community located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts people in for official records, even though it's not a formally organized city or town.
The Story of Loveland
Loveland began to grow in the 1860s. This happened when the Chicago and North Western Railway built its tracks through this area. The railway helped new communities like Loveland to form and connect with other places.
The community was named after E. Loveland. He was the person who owned the land where this small settlement started. Over the years, Loveland's population changed. In 1902, about 95 people lived there. By 1925, the number of residents had grown to 160.
Population Facts
Loveland is a very small community today. According to the 2020 United States Census, only 36 people live there. This makes it one of the smallest census-designated places in Iowa.
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| 2020 | 36 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Loveland (Iowa) para niños
