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Silver City, Iowa
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Location of Silver City, Iowa
Location of Silver City, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Mills
Area
 • Total 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Land 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,047 ft (319 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 245
 • Density 1,172.25/sq mi (452.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51571
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-73155
GNIS feature ID 0461609

Silver City is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census. The Wabash Trace—a railroad converted to a bicycle trail—passes through here. At trailside, there is a small park with a gazebo, and across from it, a small cafe.

History

Silver City had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway through that territory.

Silver City Jail
1911 Jail

In its busiest time, Silver City was home to a lumber yard, grocery store, horse racing track, jewelry store, pharmacy and other businesses. An annual carnival would visit as well.

Silver City is currently home to the Loyal Lassies/Ingraham Straight Shooters 4-H club as well as the Silver City Library and historical society. Silver City Volunteer Fire & Rescue services the town and immediate area. Mills County Sheriffs Department provides emergency response and patrol services.

Geography

Silver City is located at 41°6′43″N 95°38′17″W / 41.11194°N 95.63806°W / 41.11194; -95.63806 (41.112051, -95.638057). Silver Creek, the town's namesake and a tributary of the West Nishnabotna River, parallels the eastern city limits. The Wabash Trace Nature Trail, a former rail line, enters the town from the west and runs southeasterly through town, making a southerly turn before meeting Silver Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 185 —    
1890 324 +75.1%
1900 438 +35.2%
1910 416 −5.0%
1920 430 +3.4%
1930 355 −17.4%
1940 346 −2.5%
1950 311 −10.1%
1960 281 −9.6%
1970 272 −3.2%
1980 291 +7.0%
1990 252 −13.4%
2000 259 +2.8%
2010 245 −5.4%
2020 245 +0.0%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 245 people, 104 households, and 79 families living in the city. The population density was 1,113.6 inhabitants per square mile (430.0/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 527.3 per square mile (203.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.8% Native American, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 104 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

Education

The city is in the Glenwood Community School District.

See also

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