Lehigh, Iowa

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Lehigh, Iowa
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Lehigh, Iowa


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subdivision_type = Country
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subdivision_type1 = State
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subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Webster
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area_total_km2 = 5.5
area_land_km2 = 5.4
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 2.1
area_land_sq_mi = 2.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 497
population_density_km2 = 92.4
population_density_sq_mi = 239.3

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 294
elevation_ft = 965
latd = 42 |latm = 21 |lats = 26 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 3 |longs = 5 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 50557
area_code = 515
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blank_info = 19-44265
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blank1_info = 0458277
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Lehigh is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 497 at the 2000 census.

Located in a valley, Lehigh is divided in two by the Des Moines River, unusual for such a small town. Originally the two halves of Lehigh were two separate towns. While the town on the west side of the River was always called Lehigh, the east town was called Slabtown, and a piece of history marks the east side's roots––a sign that hangs over the playground with the words "Slabtown Traders," perhaps alluding to the flea market that occurs there every summer during Lehigh River Days. Lehigh was surrounded by coal mines until the early 20th century and home to a large clay sewer pipe factory until the 1980's. Dolliver State Park, Brushy Creek State Recreation Area and Woodman Hollow State Preserve are located within a few miles of the town.

Geography

Lehigh is located at coor dms|42|21|26|N|94|3|5|W|city (42.357332, -94.051283)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (2.80%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 497 people, 223 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density was 239.3 people per square mile (92.3/km²). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 118.9/sq mi (45.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 0.40% African American, 0.20% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 223 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,227, and the median income for a family was $31,458. Males had a median income of $26,484 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,816. About 10.5% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

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