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Randolph, Iowa
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Location of Randolph, Iowa
Location of Randolph, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Fremont
Area
 • Total 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
 • Land 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 189
 • Density 630.00/sq mi (243.15/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51649
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-65640
GNIS feature ID 2396317

Randolph is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 189 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the birthplace of Virginia Smith, Republican U.S. representative from the 3rd District of Nebraska from 1975 until 1991.

History

Randolph was platted in 1877, shortly before the completion of the railroad through the territory. The community name was bestowed by agriculturalist Frank Peavy, who named it after Lord Randolph Churchill, father of Winston Churchill.

Geography

Randolph is located at the junction of Deer Creek and the West Nishnabotna River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 213 —    
1890 276 +29.6%
1900 373 +35.1%
1910 304 −18.5%
1920 404 +32.9%
1930 344 −14.9%
1940 379 +10.2%
1950 295 −22.2%
1960 257 −12.9%
1970 214 −16.7%
1980 223 +4.2%
1990 243 +9.0%
2000 209 −14.0%
2010 168 −19.6%
2020 189 +12.5%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 168 people, 72 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 525.0 inhabitants per square mile (202.7/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 265.6 per square mile (102.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

Education

Fremont–Mills Community School District operates public schools.

Transportation

While there is no fixed-route transit service in Randolph, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Shenandoah.

Notable people

See also

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