Alexander, Iowa facts for kids
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Alexander, Iowa
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Location of Alexander, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.05 km2) |
| • Land | 4.27 sq mi (11.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 38.43/sq mi (14.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50420
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-01090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454123 |
Alexander is a small city located in Franklin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there.
A famous person from Alexander is Tom Latham. He was a Congressman for Iowa from 1995 to 2015. This means he helped make laws for the country.
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History of Alexander
Alexander was officially planned and mapped out in 1885. This happened shortly after the Central Railroad of Iowa built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
Where is Alexander? (Geography)
Alexander is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact position is 42.804760 degrees north and -93.477395 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 4.27 square miles (11.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Alexander? (Demographics)
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 262 | — |
| 1920 | 315 | +20.2% |
| 1930 | 334 | +6.0% |
| 1940 | 324 | −3.0% |
| 1950 | 278 | −14.2% |
| 1960 | 294 | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 249 | −15.3% |
| 1980 | 190 | −23.7% |
| 1990 | 170 | −10.5% |
| 2000 | 165 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 175 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 164 | −6.3% |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Alexander has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1910, there were 262 people. The population grew to its highest in 1930 with 334 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Alexander has generally decreased.
A Look at the People (2020 Census)
According to the census taken in 2020, 164 people lived in Alexander. There were 60 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents were White. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Alexander was 37 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 10% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population was male.
Schools in Alexander
The CAL Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Alexander. This district helps make sure kids in the area get an education.
See also
In Spanish: Alexander (Iowa) para niños
