Drakesville, Iowa facts for kids
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Drakesville, Iowa
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Location of Drakesville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 672.13/sq mi (259.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52552
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-22350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394561 |
Drakesville is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 164 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Drakesville (historically Drakeville) was founded in 1847. It was named for its founder, John A. Drake.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 198 | — |
| 1870 | 207 | +4.5% |
| 1880 | 300 | +44.9% |
| 1890 | 303 | +1.0% |
| 1900 | 238 | −21.5% |
| 1910 | 249 | +4.6% |
| 1920 | 261 | +4.8% |
| 1930 | 190 | −27.2% |
| 1940 | 252 | +32.6% |
| 1950 | 222 | −11.9% |
| 1960 | 197 | −11.3% |
| 1970 | 163 | −17.3% |
| 1980 | 212 | +30.1% |
| 1990 | 172 | −18.9% |
| 2000 | 185 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 184 | −0.5% |
| 2020 | 164 | −10.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 184 people, 76 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 736.0 inhabitants per square mile (284.2/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 340.0 per square mile (131.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 76 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 41 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.4% male and 57.6% female.
Education
The Davis County Community School District operates local area public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Drakesville (Iowa) para niños
