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Luzerne, Iowa
Location of Luzerne, Iowa
Location of Luzerne, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Benton
Area
 • Total 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
 • Land 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 112
 • Density 848.48/sq mi (328.04/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52257
Area code(s) 319
FIPS code 19-47505
GNIS feature ID 0464635

Luzerne is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 112 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Luzerne was founded following construction of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway through the territory. Luzerne was platted as a town on the railroad in 1868. It was named after the city of Lucerne, in Switzerland.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 265 —    
1900 169 −36.2%
1910 160 −5.3%
1920 180 +12.5%
1930 149 −17.2%
1940 135 −9.4%
1950 186 +37.8%
1960 136 −26.9%
1970 134 −1.5%
1980 114 −14.9%
1990 110 −3.5%
2000 105 −4.5%
2010 96 −8.6%
2020 112 +16.7%
Source: U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 96 people, 34 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 800.0 inhabitants per square mile (308.9/km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 316.7 per square mile (122.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 2.1% African American, 4.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 28.5 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

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