Arthur, Iowa facts for kids
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Arthur, Iowa
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Location of Arthur, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 1,510.20/sq mi (584.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51431
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-03115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454245 |
Arthur is a small city located in Ida County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Arthur
Arthur was officially planned and laid out in 1885. It was named after Chester A. Arthur, who was the 21st President of the United States. This means the town has a connection to American history!
Geography of Arthur
Arthur is located in the western part of Iowa. Its exact location is 42°20′7″N 95°20′48″W / 42.33528°N 95.34667°W. This helps people find it on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.38 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Arthur (Demographics)
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 162 | — |
| 1910 | 215 | +32.7% |
| 1920 | 290 | +34.9% |
| 1930 | 249 | −14.1% |
| 1940 | 254 | +2.0% |
| 1950 | 243 | −4.3% |
| 1960 | 265 | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 273 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 288 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 272 | −5.6% |
| 2000 | 245 | −9.9% |
| 2010 | 206 | −15.9% |
| 2020 | 222 | +7.8% |
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In 2020, the city of Arthur had 222 residents living in 95 households. Most of the people living in Arthur were White (about 94.6%). A small percentage were from other racial backgrounds or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Arthur was about 38.8 years old. Around 25% of the residents were under 20 years old, showing that there are many young people and families in the community. About 15% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Arthur
Students in Arthur attend schools that are part of the Odebolt–Arthur–Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District. This district was formed in 2018 when two smaller school districts merged.
The schools serving the community include OABCIG Elementary Odebolt and OABCIG Middle School, both located in Odebolt. Older students attend OABCIG High School in Ida Grove.
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This chart shows how Arthur's population has changed over the years, based on U.S. census data.
See also
In Spanish: Arthur (Iowa) para niños
