Macksburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Macksburg, Iowa
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Fire Bell in the city park
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Location of Macksburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 48.92/sq mi (18.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50155
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-48180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458713 |
Macksburg is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 97 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Macksburg is located at 41°12′51″N 94°11′8″W / 41.21417°N 94.18556°W (41.214250, -94.185618).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km2), all of it land.
History
Macksburg was laid out and platted in 1873. It was named for Dr. Joseph Hughes Mack, one of the original owners of the town site.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 204 | — |
| 1890 | 186 | −8.8% |
| 1900 | 235 | +26.3% |
| 1910 | 197 | −16.2% |
| 1920 | 228 | +15.7% |
| 1930 | 218 | −4.4% |
| 1940 | 255 | +17.0% |
| 1950 | 220 | −13.7% |
| 1960 | 174 | −20.9% |
| 1970 | 142 | −18.4% |
| 1980 | 132 | −7.0% |
| 1990 | 110 | −16.7% |
| 2000 | 142 | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 113 | −20.4% |
| 2020 | 97 | −14.2% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 113 people in 53 households, including 33 families, in the city. The population density was 56.8 inhabitants per square mile (21.9/km2). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 29.6 per square mile (11.4/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.5% White, 1.8% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races.
Of the 53 households 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.0% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age was 44.4 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
Education
Orient-Macksburg Community School District operates area public schools.
Notable people
- Glenn L. Martin, American aviator and founder of the Glenn L. Martin Company, which is now part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Gallery
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Farmer's Coop Grain elevators
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Post Office
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Old City Hall
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Welcome sign in city park
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Highway signs
See also
In Spanish: Macksburg (Iowa) para niños
