Bertram, Iowa facts for kids
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Bertram, Iowa
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Location of Bertram, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 269 |
| • Density | 175.70/sq mi (67.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52403
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-06175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454532 |
Bertram is a small city located in Linn County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where 269 people lived according to the 2020 census. Bertram is also part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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History of Bertram
Bertram was started in 1858. It grew because a railroad line was built there, which was finished in 1859. The city was named after Captain John Bertram. He was a very important person who helped bring the railroad to this area.
Geography of Bertram
Bertram is located in Iowa. It covers an area of about 1.53 square miles (3.97 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The city is on the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad. This railroad has a large bridge nearby that goes over Big Creek. Bertram is mostly a "bedroom community," which means many people who live there travel to work in a bigger city like Cedar Rapids.
Bertram is also close to Palisades-Kepler State Park, a great place for outdoor activities. The historic Bertram Bridge, which also crosses Big Creek, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important landmark.
People of Bertram
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 96 | — |
| 1930 | 102 | +6.2% |
| 1940 | 90 | −11.8% |
| 1950 | 128 | +42.2% |
| 1960 | 170 | +32.8% |
| 1970 | 177 | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 216 | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 201 | −6.9% |
| 2000 | 263 | +30.8% |
| 2010 | 294 | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 269 | −8.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Bertram's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Bertram had 269 people living there. There were 113 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most people in Bertram were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bertram was about 52 years old.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 31.6% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
Bertram's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Bertram had 294 people. There were 106 households. Most people (98%) were White. About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 46 years.
- About 28.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19.7% were 65 years or older.
- More males lived in Bertram than females in 2010, with 57.1% male and 42.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bertram (Iowa) para niños
