Blairstown, Iowa facts for kids
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Blairstown, Iowa
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B-Town
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Location of Blairstown, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 713 |
| • Density | 1,437.50/sq mi (555.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52209
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-06805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454677 |
Blairstown is a small city in Iowa, located in Benton County, Iowa. In 2020, about 713 people lived here. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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History of Blairstown
Blairstown was officially planned and laid out in 1862. It got its name from John Insley Blair, who was important in building railroads.
Geography of Blairstown
Blairstown covers a small area of land. It is about 0.5 square miles (1.28 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water within the city limits.
People and Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 682 | — |
| 1880 | 652 | −4.4% |
| 1890 | 583 | −10.6% |
| 1900 | 592 | +1.5% |
| 1910 | 532 | −10.1% |
| 1920 | 540 | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 488 | −9.6% |
| 1940 | 525 | +7.6% |
| 1950 | 523 | −0.4% |
| 1960 | 583 | +11.5% |
| 1970 | 612 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 695 | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 672 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 682 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 692 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 713 | +3.0% |
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In 2020, 713 people lived in Blairstown. There were 300 households, with 192 of them being families. The city had about 1,438 people per square mile.
Most people in Blairstown are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 10% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Blairstown in 2020 was about 36 years old. Many residents were under 20 years old. Also, a good number of people were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
In 2010, there were 692 people living in Blairstown. The city had 295 households. About 33% of these households had children under 18. The average age was 39 years old.
Fun Things to Do
Blairstown has a special yearly event called "Sauerkraut Days." It is a fun celebration for everyone in the community.
Rolle Bolle Game
Many people in Blairstown enjoy playing a unique game called Rolle Bolle. It is a Belgian yard game, also known as krulbollen in Belgium. Belgian immigrants first brought this game to the area many years ago.
You can find Rolle Bolle courts at the Blairstown Ball Park. A game of Rolle Bolle is always a part of the yearly Sauerkraut Days celebration. This game is also popular in other nearby towns like Belle Plaine and Victor.
Education in Blairstown
Students in Blairstown attend public schools. These schools are managed by the Benton Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Blairstown (Iowa) para niños
