Andover, Iowa facts for kids
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Andover, Iowa
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Location of Andover, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 608.94/sq mi (234.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52701
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-02080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454184 |
Andover is a small city located in Clinton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 109 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Andover's Story: A Look at Its History
Andover was first planned out in 1886. This means people decided where streets and buildings would go. Later, in 1910, it officially became a town. A railroad worker gave Andover its name. He named it after a town he knew in Vermont, called Andover, Vermont.
Over the years, Andover's population has changed a bit. In 1925, there were 83 people living there. By 1940, the number was 76. The city has grown and shrunk at different times, but it has always been a small community.
Where is Andover? Exploring Its Geography
Andover is located at 41°58′44″N 90°15′06″W / 41.978834°N 90.251713°W. It's a very small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says that Andover covers about 0.19 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Andover? A Look at the Population
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 51 | — |
| 1920 | 83 | +62.7% |
| 1930 | 76 | −8.4% |
| 1940 | 72 | −5.3% |
| 1950 | 80 | +11.1% |
| 1960 | 91 | +13.7% |
| 1970 | 90 | −1.1% |
| 1980 | 107 | +18.9% |
| 1990 | 99 | −7.5% |
| 2000 | 87 | −12.1% |
| 2010 | 103 | +18.4% |
| 2020 | 109 | +5.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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In 2020, there were 109 people living in Andover. These people lived in 35 different homes, and 28 of these were families. The city is not very crowded, with about 608 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Andover are White.
Many households in Andover have children under 18 living with them. About two-thirds of the homes are married couples. The average age of people in Andover is about 32.5 years old. Many residents are under 20, and a good number are between 25 and 44 years old.
In 2010, there were 103 people living in Andover. There were 38 households then. About half of these households had children under 18. The average age was 30.5 years. More than a quarter of the residents were under 18.
Education in Andover
Students in Andover attend public schools operated by the Northeast Community School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
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The population of Andover, Iowa from US census data
See also
In Spanish: Andover (Iowa) para niños
