Ainsworth, Iowa facts for kids
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Ainsworth, Iowa
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Location of Ainsworth in Washington County and in Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
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| • Total | 511 |
| • Density | 1,384.82/sq mi (534.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52201
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-00730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393892 |
Ainsworth is a small city located in Washington County, Iowa, in the United States. It's part of the larger Iowa City area. In 2020, about 511 people lived there. Students in Ainsworth go to schools in the Highland Community School District.
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History of Ainsworth
Ainsworth was started way back in 1858. It was named after the person who founded it, D. H. Ainsworth. The town officially became a city on June 18, 1892.
Geography of Ainsworth
Ainsworth is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.38 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population Facts
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 318 | — |
| 1900 | 404 | +27.0% |
| 1910 | 408 | +1.0% |
| 1920 | 391 | −4.2% |
| 1930 | 359 | −8.2% |
| 1940 | 415 | +15.6% |
| 1950 | 396 | −4.6% |
| 1960 | 371 | −6.3% |
| 1970 | 455 | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 547 | +20.2% |
| 1990 | 506 | −7.5% |
| 2000 | 524 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 567 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 511 | −9.9% |
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Who Lives in Ainsworth?
In 2020, there were 511 people living in Ainsworth. These people lived in 195 households, which are like homes or families. About 140 of these were families.
Most people in Ainsworth are White (about 80%). There are also people from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. About 20% of the people living in Ainsworth are Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 37%) had kids under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Ainsworth was about 37.7 years old. About 27.6% of residents were under 20 years old, and 15.5% were 65 or older.
Looking Back to 2010
In 2010, Ainsworth had a slightly larger population of 567 people. The racial makeup was similar, with most people being White. About 20.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 33.4 years. About 31.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Ainsworth
Students in Ainsworth attend public schools run by the Highland Community School District.
- Highland Elementary School is located in Riverside.
- Highland Middle-High School is in an area outside of any town.
Ainsworth used to have its own elementary school, called Ainsworth Elementary School. However, this school closed in 2017. At the time, about 70 students attended the school. The school district decided to close it because it would have cost about $50,000 to keep it in good repair. After it closed, students from Ainsworth Elementary started going to Highland Elementary instead.
See also
In Spanish: Ainsworth (Iowa) para niños
