Low Moor, Iowa facts for kids
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Low Moor, Iowa
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Location of Low Moor, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 458.72/sq mi (177.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52757
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-47010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458650 |
Low Moor is a small city located in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 250 people lived there, making it a close-knit town.
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A Look Back: Low Moor's History
Low Moor was officially planned and laid out in 1858. This happened when the Chicago and North Western Railway was being built through the area. The city got its unique name because someone noticed that the iron rails used for the railway were stamped with "Low Moor, England." It's a cool way for a town to get its name!
Where is Low Moor?
Low Moor is located in eastern Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°48′5″N 90°21′22″W / 41.80139°N 90.35611°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Low Moor? Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 168 | — |
| 1900 | 318 | +89.3% |
| 1910 | 253 | −20.4% |
| 1920 | 277 | +9.5% |
| 1930 | 271 | −2.2% |
| 1940 | 252 | −7.0% |
| 1950 | 279 | +10.7% |
| 1960 | 343 | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 347 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 346 | −0.3% |
| 1990 | 280 | −19.1% |
| 2000 | 240 | −14.3% |
| 2010 | 288 | +20.0% |
| 2020 | 250 | −13.2% |
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Low Moor in 2020: A Snapshot
In 2020, the census counted 250 people living in Low Moor. There were 106 households and 66 families. The city had about 459 people per square mile. Most residents, about 96.4%, identified as White. A small percentage, 3.6%, identified with two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many different types of households make up Low Moor. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. Around 38.7% were married couples. Some households had a female or male head without a partner. About 37.7% of all households were not families.
The average age in Low Moor was 39.0 years. About 23.6% of residents were under 20 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.2% of the population. About 17.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%).
Low Moor in 2010: Looking Back
The census in 2010 showed 288 people living in Low Moor. There were 117 households and 77 families. The population density was about 613 people per square mile. Most residents, 97.6%, were White. A small number were African American or identified with two or more races.
About 26.5% of households had children under 18. Nearly half, 49.6%, were married couples. The average household had 2.46 people. The average family had 2.75 people.
The median age in 2010 was 39.6 years. About 21.9% of residents were under 18. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22.7% of the population. About 16.3% of residents were 65 years or older. The city's population was 53.5% male and 46.5% female.
Education in Low Moor
Students in Low Moor attend schools within the Central DeWitt Community School District. This district was known as the Central Clinton Community School District until July 1, 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Low Moor (Iowa) para niños
