Lawler, Iowa
| Lawler, Iowa | |
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 Location of Lawler, Iowa |
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| Coordinates: 43°4′10″N 92°9′10″W / 43.06944°N 92.15278°WCoordinates: 43°4′10″N 92°9′10″W / 43.06944°N 92.15278°W | |
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 United States
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| State |
 Iowa
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| County | Chickasaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 439 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 419 |
| • Density | 499/sq mi (192.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 52154 |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-43815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458247 |
Lawler is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 439 at the 2010 census.
Lawler was incorporated in 1871. It is named for John Lawler, an early settler who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.31 km2), of which, 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 439 people, 200 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 498.9 inhabitants per square mile (192.6/km2). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 243.2 per square mile (93.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.2% African American, 6.8% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of the population.
There were 200 households of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 461 people, 202 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 517.1 people per square mile (200.0/km²). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 243.4 per square mile (94.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.
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