Dunkerton, Iowa facts for kids
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Dunkerton, Iowa
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Dunkerton High School
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Location of Dunkerton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
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| • Total | 842 |
| • Density | 744.47/sq mi (287.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50626
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-22845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456065 |
Dunkerton is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 842 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
In 1853, two brothers, James and John Dunkerton, walked from Dubuque, Iowa, to stake out a claim of land near Lester. This claim became the town known as Lesterton, and later Dunkerton. In 1854, John died and was buried in the small cemetery, which now holds four generations of Dunkertons. James remained and built up his land. On December 25, 1854, he married Christiana Hodges. At 60 years of age, James and his eldest son, sold a portion of their land to the railroad, requesting that the railroad be extended to Iowa. This act enabled the present City of Dunkerton to be established.
Attractions
The city maintains four parks, including Charma Park, Eagle Scout Park, Gazebo Park, and Carol Hauptly Memorial Park, as well as Mixdorf Nature Preserve and the Dunkerton Sportsman's Club.
The historic Dunkerton Bridge spans Crane Creek, connecting Charma Park to the city. The pedestrian bridge was built in 1909 and is still usable today.
The Dunkerton Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street replaced an earlier hand-painted billboard containing the names of Dunkerton residents who had served in the military. The new monument, built in the early 2000s, allows families to purchase a brick engraved with the name of a veteran and details of their service. As of October 2003, there were 297 such bricks.
Arts and culture
Dunkerton celebrates "Dunkerton Days" in late July, with a car show, parade, mud volleyball tournament, fishing derby, and bike races, among other activities. The highlight of Dunkerton Days is the fireworks show which brings many people from surrounding areas. Newly added to Dunkerton Days is the Rust + Dust Market, which is a flea market bringing people who like junk from all over Iowa.
Dunkerton Public Library
After many years of city planning and fundraising, the Dunkerton Public Library was rebuilt out of the flood zone and opened its doors in December, 2010. The new facility includes computers, expanded inventory, and a special children's section.
Geography
Dunkerton is located at 42°34′6″N 92°9′36″W / 42.56833°N 92.16000°W (42.568329, -92.160075).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), of which 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 217 | — |
| 1910 | 276 | +27.2% |
| 1920 | 295 | +6.9% |
| 1930 | 327 | +10.8% |
| 1940 | 360 | +10.1% |
| 1950 | 409 | +13.6% |
| 1960 | 507 | +24.0% |
| 1970 | 563 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 718 | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 746 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 749 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 852 | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 842 | −1.2% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 852 people, 327 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 869.4 inhabitants per square mile (335.7/km2). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 344.9 per square mile (133.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.1% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 327 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dunkerton (Iowa) para niños
