Bankston, Iowa facts for kids
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Bankston, Iowa
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Location of Bankston, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
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| • Total | 23 |
| • Density | 84.56/sq mi (32.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52045
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-04510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454346 |
Bankston is a small city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the larger Dubuque, Iowa area. In 2020, the city had a population of 23 people. This number was a little lower than the 27 people who lived there in 2000.
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Geography of Bankston
Bankston is located at specific coordinates: 42 degrees, 30 minutes, 33 seconds North and 90 degrees, 57 minutes, 36 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Bankston covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1940 | 29 | — |
| 1950 | 40 | +37.9% |
| 1960 | 36 | −10.0% |
| 1970 | 28 | −22.2% |
| 1980 | 40 | +42.9% |
| 1990 | 35 | −12.5% |
| 2000 | 27 | −22.9% |
| 2010 | 25 | −7.4% |
| 2020 | 23 | −8.0% |
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Bankston's Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, there were 23 people living in Bankston. These people lived in 10 different homes, and 8 of these were families. The city had about 84.6 people per square mile (32.7 people per square kilometer). There were 10 housing units in total.
Everyone living in Bankston in 2020 was identified as White. There were no people from other racial groups reported. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- 20% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- 30% were married couples.
- 10% were couples living together but not married.
- 10% had a female head of the house without a spouse.
- 50% had a male head of the house without a spouse.
The average age of people in Bankston was 43.3 years.
- 17.4% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 4.3% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 34.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.7% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Bankston than females in 2020. About 65.2% of the population was male, and 34.8% was female.
Bankston's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 25 people living in Bankston. They lived in 9 homes, and 6 of these were families. The population density was about 86.2 people per square mile (33.3 people per square kilometer). All residents were identified as White.
- 44.4% of homes had children under 18.
- 55.6% were married couples.
- 11.1% had a female head of the house without a husband.
- 33.3% of homes were not families.
The average age in Bankston in 2010 was 27.3 years.
- 36% of residents were under 18.
- 4% were between 18 and 24.
- 24% were between 25 and 44.
- 28% were between 45 and 64.
- 8% were 65 or older.
In 2010, 56% of the population was male and 44% was female.
Education for Bankston Students
Students living in Bankston attend schools within the Western Dubuque Community School District. Depending on where they live, some students go to Epworth Elementary School in Epworth. Others attend Drexler Elementary School in Farley.
For middle school, students go to Drexler Middle School in Farley. High school students attend Western Dubuque High School in Epworth.
Famous Person from Bankston
- Mike Elgin was an offensive lineman who played for the Indianapolis Colts, a professional American football team.
See also
In Spanish: Bankston para niños
