Luther, Iowa facts for kids
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Luther, Iowa
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Location of Luther, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Worth |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 258.50/sq mi (99.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50152
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-47280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458684 |
| Website | www.cityofluther.org |
Luther is a small city located in Boone County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 152 people. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Boone and Ames.
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History of Luther
How Luther Got Started
A post office opened in Luther in 1883. The town itself was officially planned and settled in 1893. Luther was named after Clark Luther, who was a local business owner.
A City That Stayed
In 2014, some residents wanted the city to be "discontinued." This means they wanted it to stop being an official city. The city council received a request from 58 people to start this process.
However, after a public vote, the idea to discontinue the city failed. So, Luther continued to be a city. Since 2015, new businesses have opened, and a local co-op (a type of business owned by its members) has grown a lot.
Geography and Location
Where is Luther Located?
Luther is found at coordinates 41.967125 degrees North and -93.818747 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land Area of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Luther covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Luther?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 130 | — |
| 1920 | 145 | +11.5% |
| 1930 | 137 | −5.5% |
| 1940 | 145 | +5.8% |
| 1950 | 131 | −9.7% |
| 1960 | 147 | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 189 | +28.6% |
| 1980 | 155 | −18.0% |
| 1990 | 154 | −0.6% |
| 2000 | 158 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 122 | −22.8% |
| 2020 | 152 | +24.6% |
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In 2020, the population of Luther was 152 people. This means there were about 258.7 people living in each square mile of the city. There were 50 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Luther are White (96.7%). A small percentage (3.3%) are from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Gender in Luther
The average age of people in Luther in 2020 was 50.6 years old.
- About 19.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 6.6% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 17.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 25.0% were 65 years old or older.
When it comes to gender, 54.6% of the population was male, and 45.4% was female.
Getting Around Luther
Roads and Highways
Luther is located right on Iowa Highway 17. This road connects Luther to other nearby towns. It is southwest of a larger city called Ames.
Past Train Service
Long ago, Luther had a train line that ran through it. This line was part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. It connected Luther to nearby towns like Madrid and Boone.
By the 1960s, the train service was reduced. It eventually stopped completely in the late 1960s. Today, there are no trains serving Luther.
See also
In Spanish: Luther (Iowa) para niños
