Albert City, Iowa facts for kids
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Albert City, Iowa
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A tree-lined street in Albert City
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Location of Albert City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
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| • Total | 677 |
| • Density | 1,242.20/sq mi (479.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50510
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-00865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454113 |
| Website | http://www.albertcity.com |
Albert City is a small city located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 677 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and a strong community spirit.
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History of Albert City
Albert City was started in 1890 on land owned by a man named George Anderson. At first, it was called Manthorp, named after a town in Sweden.
However, the post office worried that "Manthorp" sounded too much like "Marathon," another nearby town. So, the name was changed to Albert City. It was named after Albertina Anderson, who was George Anderson's wife. The city officially became a town in 1900.
Albert City Museum
The city has a special museum located in an old train station. This building used to be the Chicago, Milwaukee and Pacific Railroad-Albert City Station. It's so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a protected site because of its history.
Threshermen & Collectors Show
Every summer since 1971, Albert City hosts a fun event called the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show. People come to see old farming machines, learn about how things were done in the past, and enjoy the community.
Geography of Albert City
Albert City is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact coordinates are 42 degrees, 46 minutes, 51 seconds North and 94 degrees, 57 minutes, 2 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 261 | — |
| 1920 | 567 | +117.2% |
| 1930 | 563 | −0.7% |
| 1940 | 759 | +34.8% |
| 1950 | 736 | −3.0% |
| 1960 | 722 | −1.9% |
| 1970 | 683 | −5.4% |
| 1980 | 818 | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 779 | −4.8% |
| 2000 | 709 | −9.0% |
| 2010 | 699 | −1.4% |
| 2020 | 677 | −3.1% |
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In 2020, Albert City had a population of 677 people. There were 276 households and 176 families living in the city. The city's population density was about 1,242 people per square mile.
Most people living in Albert City are White. About 11.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Albert City was about 43 years old.
Education in Albert City
Students in Albert City attend schools from two different districts. For preschool through 6th grade, students go to schools in the Albert City–Truesdale Community School District.
When students reach middle school and high school, they attend schools within the Sioux Central Community Schools. This setup helps provide a good education for all ages.
See also
In Spanish: Albert City para niños
