Albion, Iowa facts for kids
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Albion, Iowa
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Location of Albion, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 448 |
| • Density | 742.95/sq mi (286.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50005
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-00955 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454115 |
Albion is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 448 at the 2020 census.
History
Albion was founded in 1852. The town was first called La Fayette until the name was changed to Albion in 1858. The present name is after Albion, the poetic name for Britain.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 475 | — |
| 1880 | 495 | +4.2% |
| 1890 | 384 | −22.4% |
| 1900 | 440 | +14.6% |
| 1910 | 457 | +3.9% |
| 1920 | 392 | −14.2% |
| 1930 | 436 | +11.2% |
| 1940 | 476 | +9.2% |
| 1950 | 492 | +3.4% |
| 1960 | 588 | +19.5% |
| 1970 | 772 | +31.3% |
| 1980 | 739 | −4.3% |
| 1990 | 585 | −20.8% |
| 2000 | 592 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 505 | −14.7% |
| 2020 | 448 | −11.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 448 people, 202 households, and 131 families residing in the city. The population density was 742.9 inhabitants per square mile (286.9/km2). There were 211 housing units at an average density of 349.9 per square mile (135.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.5% of the population.
Of the 202 households, 28.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% were cohabitating couples, 15.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 24.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.1% of all households were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 21.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 6.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 and 44; 28.1% were from 45 and 64; and 25.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 505 people, 206 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 841.7 inhabitants per square mile (325.0/km2). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 366.7 per square mile (141.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 206 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
Economy
The median home price was an estimated $75,300 in 2011. The median gross rent in Albion was $600/mo.
Education
It is served by the Marshalltown Community School District, which operates Marshalltown High School.
See also
In Spanish: Albion (Iowa) para niños
