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Le Roy, Iowa
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Location of Le Roy, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11 |
| • Density | 28.95/sq mi (11.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-44580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458257 |
Le Roy is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 13 in 2000.
In the 2000 census, Le Roy had the distinction of being the second smallest populated incorporated city in Iowa. With the increase in the 2010 census of both Le Roy and Beaconsfield (population 11 in 2000), they now share the title of being the smallest populated incorporated cities in Iowa.
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History
Le Roy had its start in the year 1880 by the building of the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad through that territory. It is named for Leroy Buffman, an early settler.
Geography
Le Roy's longitude and latitude are 40.877538, -93.593002.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 185 | — | |
| 1920 | 174 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 142 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 129 | −9.2% | |
| 1950 | 91 | −29.5% | |
| 1960 | 70 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 43 | −38.6% | |
| 1980 | 31 | −27.9% | |
| 1990 | 34 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 13 | −61.8% | |
| 2010 | 15 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 11 | −26.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15 people, 8 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 45.5 inhabitants per square mile (17.6/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 27.3 per square mile (10.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White and 6.7% from two or more races.
There were 8 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 12.5% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 62.5% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.33.
The median age in the city was 56.3 years. 13.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.0% male and 60.0% female.
Education
Mormon Trail Community School District operates schools serving the community.
See also
In Spanish: Le Roy (Iowa) para niños
