Arion, Iowa facts for kids
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Arion, Iowa
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Location of Arion, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 195.56/sq mi (75.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51520
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-02755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393983 |
Arion is a small city located in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. It sits right along the Boyer River. In 2020, the city had a population of 97 people.
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History of Arion
The community of Arion got its name from Arion, a famous poet from ancient Greece.
Geography of Arion
Arion is a small place, covering about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 192 | — |
| 1910 | 168 | −12.5% |
| 1920 | 242 | +44.0% |
| 1930 | 269 | +11.2% |
| 1940 | 271 | +0.7% |
| 1950 | 220 | −18.8% |
| 1960 | 201 | −8.6% |
| 1970 | 199 | −1.0% |
| 1980 | 207 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 148 | −28.5% |
| 2000 | 136 | −8.1% |
| 2010 | 108 | −20.6% |
| 2020 | 97 | −10.2% |
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Arion's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Arion had 97 residents living in 47 households. About 28 of these households were families. The city had about 195 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Arion (about 91.8%) were White. A small number (3.1%) were from other racial backgrounds, and 5.2% identified as being from two or more races. About 6.2% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Arion was 40.4 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 20 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 21.6% of the population. There were more males (57.7%) than females (42.3%) in the city.
Arion's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Arion had 108 people living there, with 43 households and 26 families. The population density was about 225 people per square mile.
At that time, 90.7% of the residents were White. About 6.5% were from other races, and 2.8% were from two or more races. Around 8.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 38 years. About 25% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 11.6% of the population. The city had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%).
Education in Arion
Students in Arion attend public schools that are part of the Boyer Valley Community School District. Before 1994, Arion was part of the Dow City-Arion Community School District. That district then joined with another to form the Boyer Valley district.
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The population of Arion, Iowa from US census data
See also
In Spanish: Arion (Iowa) para niños
