Ackworth, Iowa facts for kids
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Ackworth, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 209.09/sq mi (80.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50001
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-00235 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393878 |
Ackworth is a small city located in Warren County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 115 people lived there. It is a part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.
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History of Ackworth
Ackworth was first planned out in 1874. It is believed that the community got its name from the Ackworth School in England. The town grew when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to it in 1878. Ackworth officially became a city in 1881.
Geography of Ackworth
Ackworth is located in the state of Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Ackworth: Demographics
The number of people living in Ackworth has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 134 | — |
| 1910 | 119 | −11.2% |
| 1920 | 95 | −20.2% |
| 1930 | 82 | −13.7% |
| 1940 | 67 | −18.3% |
| 1950 | 95 | +41.8% |
| 1960 | 77 | −18.9% |
| 1970 | 111 | +44.2% |
| 1980 | 83 | −25.2% |
| 1990 | 66 | −20.5% |
| 2000 | 85 | +28.8% |
| 2010 | 83 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 115 | +38.6% |
| Total Population for Iowa's Incorporated Places: 1850-2000 Source: |
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Ackworth is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Des Moines area.
2020 Population Count
The census in 2020 counted 115 people living in Ackworth. There were 43 households and 39 families. Most of the people living in the city were White.
Many households had children. About 44% of households had kids under 18 years old. Most families were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Ackworth was about 43.5 years old. About 28% of residents were under 20. About 18% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males than females.
2010 Population Count
In the census of 2010, there were 83 people living in Ackworth. There were 33 households and 26 families. All residents were White.
About 30% of households had children under 18. Most households were married couples. The average age in the city was 44.7 years. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Ackworth (Iowa) para niños
