Luana, Iowa facts for kids
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Luana, Iowa
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Location of Luana, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Incorporated | May 29, 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 273.14/sq mi (105.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52156
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-47055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458671 |
Luana is a small city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 301 people lived there. This was an increase from 249 people in 2000.
Luana is known for having a large cheese factory. This factory belongs to Swiss Valley Farms. It is a company owned by 625 dairy farmers from four different states. The company bought the factory in 1967. It makes many different kinds of cheeses. The factory has grown bigger several times, with expansions happening in 2010 and 2015.
You can find Luana along U.S. Routes 18 and 52. These roads are in the northern part of Clayton County.
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History of Luana
Luana was first mapped out in 1867 by a person named W. S. Scott. He decided to name the city after his wife, Luana.
Geography of Luana
Luana is located at coordinates 43°3′39″N 91°27′12″W / 43.06083°N 91.45333°W.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 181 | — |
| 1930 | 186 | +2.8% |
| 1940 | 204 | +9.7% |
| 1950 | 220 | +7.8% |
| 1960 | 276 | +25.5% |
| 1970 | 225 | −18.5% |
| 1980 | 246 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 190 | −22.8% |
| 2000 | 249 | +31.1% |
| 2010 | 269 | +8.0% |
| 1880 | 124 | −53.9% |
| 2020 | 301 | +142.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
Based on the census from 2020, there were 301 people living in Luana. There were 115 households and 70 families. The city had about 273 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Luana were White (93.4%). A small number were Black or African American (2.3%), Asian (0.3%), or from two or more races (2.3%). About 6.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 33.9% had children under 18 living with them. About 45.2% were married couples. Many households (39.1%) were not families. About 33.9% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average age in Luana was 38.3 years. About 29.2% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 14.3% were 65 years or older. The population was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Luana had 269 people. There were 114 households and 68 families. The population density was about 256 people per square mile.
Most people were White (99.3%). About 0.7% were from two or more races. Around 5.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
The median age in 2010 was 37.7 years. About 28.3% of residents were under 18. About 17.1% were 65 years or older. The population was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Schools in Luana
Luana is part of the MFL MarMac Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1994. It was formed when the Mar-Mac and M-F-L school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Luana (Iowa) para niños
