Barnum, Iowa facts for kids
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Barnum, Iowa
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Location of Barnum, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 467.91/sq mi (180.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50518
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-04645 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454366 |
Barnum is a small city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. You can find it just off U.S. Route 20. In 2020, about 175 people lived there.
Where is Barnum?
Barnum is located at coordinates 42°30′24″N 94°21′52″W / 42.506660°N 94.364575°W.
The city covers an area of about 0.37 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Barnum is also near the edge of something called the Manson crater. This is a very old impact structure, like a giant bowl shape, that is now buried under layers of dirt and rocks left by glaciers.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 175 | — |
| 1910 | 154 | −12.0% |
| 1920 | 137 | −11.0% |
| 1930 | 148 | +8.0% |
| 1940 | 184 | +24.3% |
| 1950 | 193 | +4.9% |
| 1960 | 154 | −20.2% |
| 1970 | 147 | −4.5% |
| 1980 | 198 | +34.7% |
| 1990 | 174 | −12.1% |
| 2000 | 195 | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 191 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 175 | −8.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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In 2020, the census counted 175 people living in Barnum. There were 70 households and 49 families. Most residents were White (92%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Barnum was about 36.5 years old. Almost 30% of the residents were under 20 years old.
Schools in Barnum
Barnum is part of the Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District. The city is home to the district's elementary school.
This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It was formed when the Manson and Northwest Webster school districts joined together.
Images for kids
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This chart shows how Barnum's population has changed over many years.
See also
In Spanish: Barnum (Iowa) para niños
