Lovilia, Iowa

Lovilia is a city in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 538 at the 2010 census.

Lovilia, Iowa
City
Location of Lovilia, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°7′57″N 92°54′22″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Monroe
Area [1]
• Total	0.51 sq mi (1.32 km^2)
• Land	0.51 sq mi (1.32 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	912 ft (278 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	538
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	509
• Density	996.09/sq mi (384.43/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50150
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-46830
GNIS feature ID	0458647

History

Lovilla was laid out in 1853.[4]

Geography

Lovilia is located at 41°7′57″N 92°54′22″W (41.132617, -92.906167).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	192	—
1910	552	+187.5%
1920	958	+73.6%
1930	727	−24.1%
1940	852	+17.2%
1950	619	−27.3%
1960	630	+1.8%
1970	640	+1.6%
1980	637	−0.5%
1990	566	−11.1%
2000	583	+3.0%
2010	538	−7.7%
2019	509	−5.4%
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 538 people, 207 households, and 149 families living in the city. The population density was 1,076.0 inhabitants per square mile (415.4/km²). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 456.0 per square mile (176.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 207 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 583 people, 228 households, and 163 families living in the city. The population density was 1,160.8 people per square mile (450.2/km²). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 491.8 per square mile (190.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.97% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 228 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,577, and the median income for a family was $39,038. Males had a median income of $31,538 versus $19,712 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,978. About 6.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Albia Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[9]

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. The History of Monroe County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 383.
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 2012-07-02. 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.
9. "Albia." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 18, 2018.

External links

• Albia Area Chamber of Commerce