Fort Atkinson, Iowa facts for kids
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Fort Atkinson, Iowa
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Iowa-24 runs through town
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Location of Fort Atkinson, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 312 |
| • Density | 981.13/sq mi (379.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52144
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-28425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456681 |
Fort Atkinson is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 312 at the time of the 2020 census. It is home to the historic Fort Atkinson State Preserve and hosts a large annual fur-trapper rendezvous each September. Fort Atkinson holds the largest regional hay auction every Wednesday.
History
Fort Atkinson was built to protect the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) during their removal from Wisconsin. The name honors Henry Atkinson, the commanding officer in charge of the effort. Construction began in May 1840 and was complete by the summer of 1842. The regular army turned the fort over to Iowa volunteers as the troops stationed there were needed for the Mexican–American War. After the Ho-Chunk were removed from Iowa the post was abandoned on February 14, 1849.
Geography
Fort Atkinson is located at 43°8′39″N 91°56′5″W / 43.14417°N 91.93472°W (43.144034, −91.934839).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 435 | — |
| 1890 | 480 | +10.3% |
| 1900 | 264 | −45.0% |
| 1910 | 289 | +9.5% |
| 1920 | 315 | +9.0% |
| 1930 | 305 | −3.2% |
| 1940 | 261 | −14.4% |
| 1950 | 273 | +4.6% |
| 1960 | 353 | +29.3% |
| 1970 | 339 | −4.0% |
| 1980 | 374 | +10.3% |
| 1990 | 367 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 389 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 349 | −10.3% |
| 2020 | 312 | −10.6% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 349 people, 160 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,125.8 inhabitants per square mile (434.7/km2). There were 170 housing units at an average density of 548.4 per square mile (211.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 1.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 160 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
Schools
Fort Atkinson is located in the Turkey Valley School District, a small K-12 school with about 575 students. The district's schools serve students from the small communities of Lawler, Waucoma, St. Lucas, Protivin, Fort Atkinson, and Jackson Junction. The schools themselves are located in Jackson Junction.
There is also a private Catholic school in Protivin called Trinity Catholic School.
Notable people
- Judson Dean Howard (c. 1878 – 1961), speleologist known for helping establish Lava Beds National Monument in California
See also
In Spanish: Fort Atkinson (Iowa) para niños
