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Armstrong, Iowa
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Location of Armstrong, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 875 |
| • Density | 989.82/sq mi (382.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50514
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-02935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454236 |
Armstrong is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census. It was originally known as Armstrong Grove.
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History
Armstrong got its start in 1892, after the construction of the railroad through that territory. It was named after Thomas Armstrong, who first arrived in the area near the West Fork Des Moines River to trap. He spent only one winter, as it was too harsh for him. In 1892 the first locomotive arrived in Armstrong and a year later the town of Armstrong was incorporated.
In February 2021, Armstrong's mayor, Gregory Wayne Buum; police chief, Craig Juan Merrill; city clerk, Tracie Lang; and former city clerk Connie Marie Thackery were charged with 21 felony and misdemeanor counts, including fraud, misappropriation of funds, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Geography
Armstrong is located at 43°23′45″N 94°28′51″W / 43.39583°N 94.48083°W (43.395722, -94.480750).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 907 | — |
| 1910 | 586 | −35.4% |
| 1920 | 818 | +39.6% |
| 1930 | 767 | −6.2% |
| 1940 | 937 | +22.2% |
| 1950 | 943 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 958 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 1,061 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 1,153 | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 1,025 | −11.1% |
| 2000 | 979 | −4.5% |
| 2010 | 926 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 875 | −5.5% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 926 people, 403 households, and 257 families living in the city. The population density was 1,052.3 inhabitants per square mile (406.3/km2). There were 439 housing units at an average density of 498.9 per square mile (192.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 403 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the city was 49 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Education
North Union Community School District operates public schools. It was established on July 1, 2014, by the merger of Armstrong–Ringsted Community School District and Sentral Community School District. The former formed on July 1, 1979, with the merger of the Armstrong and Ringsted school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Armstrong (Iowa) para niños
