Lester, Iowa
Lester: City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States
About
Lester is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 294 and a population density of 62 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 303 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lester
| Population : | 303 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Lyon County |
| Postal code : | 51242 |
| Area : | 4.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:35:42 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lester is located at 43°26'41"N 96°19'59"W (43.4447000, -96.3330900).
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Demographics
The population of Lester increased by 2.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 294 | - | census |
| 2011 | 296 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 298 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 297 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 295 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 299 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 303 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 304 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 305 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 302 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 303 | 0.33% | estimation process |
Lester zip code is 51242.
County name: Lyon, County
fips: 19119
Schools in Lester
College & universities near Lester, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219170 | Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | Sioux Falls (SD) | 57117-5045 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lester , West Virginia city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 312 people.
- Lester , Alabama town with a population of 134 people.
Other cities in Lyon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Rapids | 2,518 | City in Iowa |
| George | 1,029 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Larchwood | 918 | Township in Lyon County, Iowa |
| Inwood | 847 | City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States |
| Doon | 599 | City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States |
| Little Rock | 433 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Alvord | 210 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America |
