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Superior, Iowa
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Location of Superior, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 307.69/sq mi (118.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51363
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-76440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462121 |
Superior is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 132 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Superior began its historic existence in 1882 when the railroad was built through the neighborhood.
Geography
Superior is located at 43°25′56″N 94°56′44″W / 43.43222°N 94.94556°W (43.432156, -94.945692).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 187 | — |
| 1910 | 154 | −17.6% |
| 1920 | 200 | +29.9% |
| 1930 | 168 | −16.0% |
| 1940 | 230 | +36.9% |
| 1950 | 240 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 190 | −20.8% |
| 1970 | 139 | −26.8% |
| 1980 | 188 | +35.3% |
| 1990 | 128 | −31.9% |
| 2000 | 142 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 130 | −8.5% |
| 2020 | 132 | +1.5% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 130 people, 52 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 317.1 inhabitants per square mile (122.4/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 146.3 per square mile (56.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 52 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.
Education
Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District operates area public schools. It was established on July 1, 1997, by the merger of the Estherville and Lincoln Central school districts. The northwest portion of town is served by Spirit Lake Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Superior (Iowa) para niños
