Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Longford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[7]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 73 people, 39 households, and 25 families in Longford.^[8][9] The population density was 514.1 per square mile (198.5/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 331.0 per square mile (127.8/km²).^[9][10] The racial makeup was 89.04% (65) white or European American (89.04% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.96% (8) from two or more races.^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.^[12]

Of the 39 households, 48.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.6% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.2% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[9] The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.6.^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.8% of the population.^[14]

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males.^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 72.7 males.^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,938 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,248) and the median family income was $44,583 (+/- $18,683).^[15] Males had a median income of $24,375 (+/- $20,722).^[16] Approximately, 7.4% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.^[17][18]

2010 census

As of the census^[19] of 2010, there were 79 people, 34 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 526.7 inhabitants per square mile (203.4/km²). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 326.7 per square mile (126.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 1.3% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[20] of 2000, there were 94 people, 41 households, and 25 families living in the city. The population density was 619.8 inhabitants per square mile (239.3/km²). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 356.1 per square mile (137.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 2.13% African American, and 1.06% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $10,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,072. There were 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.