Lone Tree, Iowa facts for kids
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Lone Tree, Iowa
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Location of Lone Tree, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Johnson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,357 |
| • Density | 1,271.79/sq mi (491.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52755
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-46335 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458576 |
| Website | http://www.lonetreeiowa.com |
Lone Tree is a city in southeastern Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,357 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Lone Tree was platted by John W. Jayne in 1872. Lone Tree derives its name from a giant elm that grew nearby in the pioneer era and served as a prairie landmark. This elm stood on a slight hill south of town. Local legend has it that the tree was so large, buffalo grazed under its expansive branches. It escaped prairie fires because of the lack of grass around the tree. The tree succumbed to the Dutch Elm disease of the 1960s, although valiant efforts were made to save it. The wood from the tree was used to make a sign denoting the tree's home on the hill southeast of the city limits.
Geography
Lone Tree is located at 41°29′9″N 91°25′36″W / 41.48583°N 91.42667°W (41.485871, -91.426692).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.04 square miles (2.69 km2), all of it land.
Lone Tree is located alongside Iowa Highway 22.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 217 | — |
| 1900 | 600 | +176.5% |
| 1910 | 782 | +30.3% |
| 1920 | 673 | −13.9% |
| 1930 | 627 | −6.8% |
| 1940 | 651 | +3.8% |
| 1950 | 639 | −1.8% |
| 1960 | 717 | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 834 | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 1,014 | +21.6% |
| 1990 | 979 | −3.5% |
| 2000 | 1,151 | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 1,300 | +12.9% |
| 2020 | 1,357 | +4.4% |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,300 people, 505 households, and 335 families living in the city. The population density was 1,250.0 inhabitants per square mile (482.6/km2). There were 539 housing units at an average density of 518.3 per square mile (200.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.
There were 505 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Lone Tree (Iowa) para niños
