Country United States County Jackson Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Local time Saturday 7:54 AM Area code 816 | State Missouri Incorporated 1958 Elevation 273 m Population 1,952 (2013) | |
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ZIP codes 64064, 64086, 64029, 64070 Weather -2°C, Wind NE at 19 km/h, 76% Humidity Area 29.24 km² (26.7 km² Land / 254 ha Water) | ||
Lake Lotawana is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, and is a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri in the United States. The population was 1,939 at the 2010 census.
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Map of Lake Lotawana, MO 64086, USA
The city takes its name from a lake of the same name within its borders, which is said to be named after an Indian princess.
History
Lake Lotawana is a man made lake community built in the 1920's. It was incorporated as a city in 1958.
Geography
Lake Lotawana is located at 38°55′36″N 94°15′12″W (38.926627, -94.253201).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.29 square miles (29.24 km2), of which, 10.31 square miles (26.70 km2) is land and 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2) is water.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,939 people, 840 households, and 566 families residing in the city. The population density was 188.1 inhabitants per square mile (72.6/km2). There were 1,299 housing units at an average density of 126.0 per square mile (48.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 840 households of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 37.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,872 people, 815 households, and 567 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,230.3 people per square mile (475.5/km²). There were 970 housing units at an average density of 637.5 per square mile (246.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.21% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.
There were 815 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $65,750, and the median income for a family was $72,500. Males had a median income of $50,991 versus $35,774 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,125. About 2.8% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.