Lowden, Iowa facts for kids
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Lowden, Iowa
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Location of Lowden, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 807 |
| • Density | 752.10/sq mi (290.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52255
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-46920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458651 |
Lowden is a small city in Cedar County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 807 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a history tied to the railway.
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A Look Back: Lowden's History
Lowden was first planned in 1857. This was when the Chicago and North Western Railway was going to build tracks nearby. The city got its name from Loudonville, Ohio. This was the former hometown of one of Lowden's first settlers.
Where is Lowden? Geography Facts
Lowden is located at specific geographic coordinates. These are 41.857847 degrees North and -90.925971 degrees West. You can find it on a map using these numbers.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.02 square miles (2.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Lowden? Population Details
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 405 | — |
| 1900 | 544 | +34.3% |
| 1910 | 584 | +7.4% |
| 1920 | 655 | +12.2% |
| 1930 | 697 | +6.4% |
| 1940 | 645 | −7.5% |
| 1950 | 642 | −0.5% |
| 1960 | 641 | −0.2% |
| 1970 | 667 | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 717 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 726 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 794 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 789 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 807 | +2.3% |
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Lowden's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 807 people living in Lowden. There were 359 households, which means 359 different homes or living groups. About 229 of these were families.
Most people in Lowden are White, making up about 95.5% of the population. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Lowden was 42.3 years. About 26.0% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 21.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Lowden's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 789 people living in Lowden. There were 346 households. Many of these households (27.5%) had children under 18 living with them.
The average age in the city was 42.9 years. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The population was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Education in Lowden
The North Cedar Community School District serves the students in Lowden. This school district was created on July 1, 1995. It was formed when two older school districts, Clarence-Lowden and Lincoln, joined together.
The Clarence-Lowden Community School District itself was formed earlier, in 1973. That happened when the Clarence and Lowden school districts merged.
See also
In Spanish: Lowden (Iowa) para niños
