Editing Lanesboro, Iowa

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|population_total         = 119
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|blank_info               = 19-43140
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'''Lanesboro''' is a city in [[Carroll County, Iowa|Carroll County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 119 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>

==History==
Lanesboro got its start in the year 1901, following construction of the [[Mason City and Fort Dodge Railroad]] through that territory. It was named for Julius Lane, an early settler.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nIQUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA246 | title=History of Carroll County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1 | publisher=S. J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Maclean, Paul | year=1912 | pages=246}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.75|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.74|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1910|268
|1920|282
|1930|270
|1940|289
|1950|280
|1960|258
|1970|203
|1980|196
|1990|182
|2000|152
|2010|121
|2020|119
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 119 people, 56 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 160.1 inhabitants per square mile (61.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 91.5 per square mile (35.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 93.3% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.0% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 3.4% from other races and 3.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 1.7% of the population.

Of the 56 households, 21.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.7% were cohabitating couples, 21.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 28.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 51.8% of all households were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 16.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 and 44; 28.6% were from 45 and 64; and 30.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.6% male and 45.4% female.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 121 people in 62 households, including 33 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|163.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 74 housing units at an average density of {{convert|100.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makup]] of the city was 95.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref>

Of the 62 households 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 37.1% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age was 50.8 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 43% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 152 people in 71 households, including 42 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|204.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 77 housing units at an average density of {{convert|103.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the city was 98.68% White, 0.66% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>

Of the 71 households 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 36.6% of households were one person and 16.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males.

The median household income was $25,750 and the median family income  was $31,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,397. About 5.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 17.6% of those sixty five or over.

==Education==
Much of Lanesboro is within the [[South Central Calhoun Community School District]].<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_SOUTH%20CENTRAL%20CALHOUN.pdf South Central Calhoun]." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on July 18, 2018.</ref> That section was once a part of the [[Southern Cal Community School District]],<ref>"[https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/schools/maps/Southern%20Cal1.pdf Southern Cal Community School District]." [[Iowa Secretary of State]]. Retrieved on July 18, 2018.</ref> formed on July 1, 1993. The Southern Cal district merged into South Central Calhoun on July 1, 2014.<ref name=Mergerlist>"[https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66]." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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{{Carroll County, Iowa}}

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[[Category:Cities in Carroll County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Cities in Iowa]]
[[Category:1901 establishments in Iowa]]