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Luxemburg, Iowa
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Location of Luxemburg, Iowa
Location of Luxemburg, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Dubuque
Area
 • Total 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Land 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,175 ft (358 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 245
 • Density 519.07/sq mi (200.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52056
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-47460
GNIS feature ID 0458690

Luxemburg is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 245 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 246 in 2000. The White Pine Hollow State Forest is located four miles to the northwest of Luxemburg.

Geography

Luxemburg is located at 42°36′17″N 91°4′36″W / 42.60472°N 91.07667°W / 42.60472; -91.07667 (42.604830, -91.076542).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1920 93 —    
1930 105 +12.9%
1940 124 +18.1%
1950 120 −3.2%
1960 159 +32.5%
1970 185 +16.4%
1980 271 +46.5%
1990 257 −5.2%
2000 246 −4.3%
2010 240 −2.4%
2020 245 +2.1%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 240 people, 100 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 521.7 inhabitants per square mile (201.4/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 223.9 per square mile (86.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 100 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.8% female.

Education

Residents are within the Western Dubuque Community School District. Zoned schools include Farley Elementary School in Farley, Drexler Middle School in Farley, and Western Dubuque High School in Epworth.

See also

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