Shambaugh, Iowa facts for kids
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Shambaugh, Iowa
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Location of Shambaugh, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 438.02/sq mi (168.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51651
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-71895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395855 |
Shambaugh is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 159 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Shambaugh was laid out in 1881 as a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was named for its founder, James Shambaugh.
Geography
Shambaugh is located along the West Nodaway River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 245 | — |
| 1920 | 250 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 278 | +11.2% |
| 1940 | 269 | −3.2% |
| 1950 | 251 | −6.7% |
| 1960 | 206 | −17.9% |
| 1970 | 178 | −13.6% |
| 1980 | 197 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 190 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 188 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 191 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 159 | −16.8% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 80 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 530.6 inhabitants per square mile (204.9/km2). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 250.0 per square mile (96.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 80 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
Notable people
Jay Laurence Lush (1896–1982), animal geneticist, was born in Shambaugh
Churches
There are three churches in Shambaugh: Shambaugh United Methodist Church; First Church of God; and Harvest Fellowship.
Education
It is in the South Page Community School District.
Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Shambaugh, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda.
See also
In Spanish: Shambaugh (Iowa) para niños
