Aredale, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aredale, Iowa
City
Location of Aredale, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Butler
Area
• Total	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,020 ft (311 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	62
• Density	61.88/sq mi (23.90/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50605
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-02620
GNIS feature ID	0454224

Aredale is a small city located in Butler County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 62 people.

History of Aredale

The town of Aredale began because of cheese! In the 1860s, more and more people started settling in the area. By 1890, local dairy farmers worked together to build a cheese-making factory. This factory helped the town grow enough to get its own post office and become an official township.

How Aredale Got Its Name

The name Aredale comes from a town in Pennsylvania called Airville. Many of Aredale's first residents moved from there. The town's official map, called a plat, was recorded on June 28, 1900. This date was later celebrated as "Field Day" by the residents. The celebration included a town party and a baseball game, which brought hundreds of people from nearby towns to Aredale.

Early Buildings and Changes

Soon after it was founded, Aredale had several lumberyards and stockyards. The Aredale Savings and Loan bank was built in 1901. In the same year, the First Methodist Church was started. They bought the Coldwater Methodist Church building and moved it into town. Sadly, this church building was destroyed by fire in 1923, but a new one was built to replace it.

In 1953, a train accident destroyed the town's train station. A new station was never built.

A Young Mayor and TV Fame

On November 8, 2011, something unusual happened in Aredale's election for mayor. Jeremy Minnier, an 18-year-old senior at Hampton–Dumont High School, won the election! He received 24 write-in votes, beating the current mayor, Virgil Homer, who got eight votes.

In April 2012, Mayor Jeremy Minnier even appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He talked about what life was like in the small town and showed pictures. The host, Jay Leno, and his guest, Mel Gibson, gave Mayor Minnier a new town sign as a gift.

Geography of Aredale

Aredale is located at 42°50′6″N 93°0′17″W / 42.83500°N 93.00472°W / 42.83500; -93.00472.

The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Population Information

The population of Aredale, Iowa from US census data

2020 Census Details

In 2020, Aredale had 62 people living in 32 households. The city's population density was about 61.9 people per square mile (23.9 per square kilometer). Most residents (95.2%) were White. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in Aredale was 50.0 years. About 22.6% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 37.1% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (53.2%) than females (46.8%) in the city.

2010 Census Details

In 2010, Aredale had 74 people living in 35 households. The population density was about 74.7 people per square mile (28.8 per square kilometer). All of the residents were White. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in 2010 was 42.5 years. About 21.6% of residents were under 18, and 21.6% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (52.7%) than females (47.3%).

Education

The Hampton–Dumont Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Aredale area. This school district was formed on July 1, 1995. It was created when the Dumont and Hampton school districts joined together.

See also

In Spanish: Aredale para niños