Lester, IA is a small town with a population of only 270 people. Located in the northern part of Iowa, it is known for its rural beauty and peacefulness. It has a population density of 166 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Ken’s Market, Don’s Antiques, and Van Duin Liquors. Year-round outdoor activities are available at Lester Pond Park or at nearby Lake Sinnissippi. Other organizations in the area include the Lester Volunteer Fire Department and the Youth Against Drugs organization. The local sports team is Lester Tigers Football, who participates in the Great Northern Big 10 Conference.
The population in Lester is 270. There are 148 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lester is 43.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lester is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lester
- 67.0% are married
- 3.2% are divorced
- 33.3% are married with children
- 2.3% have children, but are single
Race in Lester
- 92.2% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander