Birmingham, Iowa facts for kids
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Birmingham, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to Scenic Van Buren County"
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Location of Birmingham, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 367 |
| • Density | 361.93/sq mi (139.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52535
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-06625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394174 |
| Website | The Villages of Van Buren, Iowa Website |
Birmingham is a small city located in Van Buren County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 367 people lived there.
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History of Birmingham
Birmingham was first planned out in 1839. It officially became a city on May 20, 1856.
Geography of Birmingham
Birmingham is located in the state of Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Birmingham
The number of people living in Birmingham has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 231 | — |
| 1870 | 626 | +171.0% |
| 1880 | 515 | −17.7% |
| 1890 | 545 | +5.8% |
| 1900 | 622 | +14.1% |
| 1910 | 572 | −8.0% |
| 1920 | 539 | −5.8% |
| 1930 | 507 | −5.9% |
| 1940 | 498 | −1.8% |
| 1950 | 643 | +29.1% |
| 1960 | 441 | −31.4% |
| 1970 | 452 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 410 | −9.3% |
| 1990 | 386 | −5.9% |
| 2000 | 423 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 448 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 367 | −18.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 367 people living in Birmingham. There were 177 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people in the city were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Birmingham was 44.8 years old. About 24.8% of the residents were under 20 years old. Around 20.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
2010 Population Details
Back in 2010, Birmingham had 448 people. The population density was about 422.6 people per square mile. Most residents were White (97.8%). About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age was 41 years.
Education in Birmingham
Students in Birmingham attend schools within the Van Buren County Community School District. This district was formed on July 1, 2019, when the previous Van Buren Community School District merged.
Famous People from Birmingham
Some notable people have connections to Birmingham:
- Rose Talbot Bullard (1864-1915), a doctor and medical professor who was born in Birmingham.
- William S. Ervin, who served as the Attorney General of Minnesota.
- Clifford R. Hope (1893–1970), a congressman who represented Kansas for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Birmingham (Iowa) para niños
