Beaconsfield, Iowa facts for kids
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Beaconsfield, Iowa
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The Community Building is the birthplace of the Hy-Vee grocery store chain.
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Location of Beaconsfield, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 20.58/sq mi (7.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50074
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-05095 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394093 |
Beaconsfield is a small city in Ringgold County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, only 15 people lived there. This number has stayed the same since 2010. It is now the second smallest city in Iowa, just after Le Roy.
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History of Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield began because of a railroad. The Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad built a train station here. In 1881, a company planned out the village. A post office opened in 1882, but it closed in 1993.
The town officially became a city on January 18, 1990.
The community got its name from Benjamin Disraeli, who was also known as Lord Beaconsfield. He was an important leader in England.
A famous grocery store chain, Hy-Vee, started in Beaconsfield. It began in 1930 as the Beaconsfield Supply Store. Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg opened this general store. Today, that original building is a historic place.
In May 1981, a strong tornado passed near Beaconsfield. It traveled for almost 16 miles.
Geography of Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield is a small city. It covers about 0.72 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population in Beaconsfield
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 177 | — | |
| 1910 | 148 | −16.4% | |
| 1920 | 170 | 14.9% | |
| 1930 | 201 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 148 | −26.4% | |
| 1950 | 104 | −29.7% | |
| 1960 | 71 | −31.7% | |
| 1970 | 48 | −32.4% | |
| 1980 | 39 | −18.7% | |
| 1990 | 27 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 11 | −59.3% | |
| 2010 | 15 | 36.4% | |
| 2020 | 15 | 0.0% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 15 people living in Beaconsfield. These people lived in 12 homes, and 8 of these were families. Most residents were White. A small number were Pacific Islander or from two or more races. Some residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
About two-thirds of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Beaconsfield was 53.5 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old, or 65 and older.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were also 15 people living in Beaconsfield. They lived in 8 homes. All of the residents were White.
Most homes were married couples living together. About a third of homes had only one person. The average age was 55.5 years. Many residents were 45 or older.
Education
Students in Beaconsfield go to public schools. These schools are part of the Mount Ayr Community School District.
Famous Person from Beaconsfield
- Peggy Whitson is a famous astronaut from Beaconsfield. She has traveled to space three times. From 2009 to 2017, she was the Chief Astronaut for NASA. This means she was in charge of all the astronauts.
See also
In Spanish: Beaconsfield (Iowa) para niños
