Northboro, Iowa facts for kids
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Northboro, Iowa
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Location of Northboro, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 204.72/sq mi (78.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51647
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-57045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395264 |
Northboro is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 52 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Northboro was platted in 1881, shortly after the railroad arrived into the neighborhood. It was hit by a large F4 tornado on April 5, 1954, injuring two.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 197 | — |
| 1920 | 228 | +15.7% |
| 1930 | 246 | +7.9% |
| 1940 | 182 | −26.0% |
| 1950 | 167 | −8.2% |
| 1960 | 135 | −19.2% |
| 1970 | 115 | −14.8% |
| 1980 | 115 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 78 | −32.2% |
| 2000 | 60 | −23.1% |
| 2010 | 58 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 52 | −10.3% |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 52 people, 28 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 204.5 inhabitants per square mile (79.0/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 137.7 per square mile (53.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 3.8% from other races and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.8% of the population.
Of the 28 households, 14.3% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 3.6% were cohabitating couples, 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 42.9% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 57.1% of all households were non-families. 57.1% of all households were made up of individuals, 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 19.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 1.9% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 and 44; 25.0% were from 45 and 64; and 26.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 58 people, 25 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 223.1 inhabitants per square mile (86.1/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 115.4 per square mile (44.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 25 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% 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 2.88.
The median age in the city was 46 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 41.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
Education
Northboro is within the Shenandoah Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Northboro (Iowa) para niños
