Lester City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 103 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 138.3 people per square mile (53.4/kmē), it would be the 48th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 60.8 per square mile (23.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 3.06 people. The population's age distribution was 21.9% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males. The median age was 38.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Lester City was 35.7 and 41.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.8% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $38750, making it the 238th highest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $47083, making it the 227th wealthiest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $17410, making it the 387th highest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income is $20875, Median income for males is $25375, compared with $15139 for females.
In 2000, 36 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 14.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 5.56% kindergarten, 44.44% elementary school, 33.33% high school and 16.67% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 251 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 251 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 251 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 249 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 249 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 250 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 250 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 249 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 247 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 241 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 239 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| High school | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester city, Iowa | $38750 | $47083 | $17410 |
| Lyon County, Iowa | $36878 | $45144 | $16081 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |