Libertyville, Iowa

Libertyville is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census. It was platted in 1845.[4]

Libertyville, Iowa
City
Location of Libertyville, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°57′28″N 92°2′57″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Jefferson
Area [1]
• Total	0.49 sq mi (1.26 km^2)
• Land	0.49 sq mi (1.26 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	315
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	341
• Density	700.21/sq mi (270.07/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52567
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-44985
GNIS feature ID	0458333

Geography

Libertyville is located at 40°57′28″N 92°2′57″W (40.957911, -92.049085).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	321	—
1930	258	−19.6%
1940	310	+20.2%
1950	311	+0.3%
1960	368	+18.3%
1970	329	−10.6%
1980	281	−14.6%
1990	264	−6.0%
2000	325	+23.1%
2010	315	−3.1%
1880	296	−6.0%
2019	341	+15.2%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 315 people, 132 households, and 86 families living in the city. The population density was 642.9 inhabitants per square mile (248.2/km²). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 289.8 per square mile (111.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 132 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. Of all households 31.8% were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.2 years; 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 325 people, 138 households, and 85 families living in the city. The population density was 665.4 people per square mile (256.1/km²). There were 143 housing units at an average density of 292.8 per square mile (112.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 138 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. Of all households 32.6% were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,071, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,368. About 9.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

• Thomas Jefferson Majors, former U.S. Representative from Nebraska

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. History of Libertyville
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.