Blakesburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Blakesburg, Iowa
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"The Burg"
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Location of Blakesburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 274 |
| • Density | 1,011.07/sq mi (390.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52536
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-06850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394188 |
Blakesburg is a small city located in Wapello County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 274 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History
Blakesburg was founded in 1852. It was named after one of the people who helped start the town, a man named Theophilus Blake.
Geography
Blakesburg is a small city, covering an area of about 0.70 square kilometers (or 0.27 square miles). All of this area is land. The special postal code for Blakesburg is 52536.
People Living in Blakesburg
This section shares information about the people who live in Blakesburg. This data comes from official counts called a census.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Blakesburg has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1860 | 265 | — |
| 1870 | 236 | −10.9% |
| 1880 | 198 | −16.1% |
| 1910 | 344 | +73.7% |
| 1920 | 380 | +10.5% |
| 1930 | 397 | +4.5% |
| 1940 | 442 | +11.3% |
| 1950 | 401 | −9.3% |
| 1960 | 401 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 403 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 404 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 333 | −17.6% |
| 2000 | 374 | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 296 | −20.9% |
| 2020 | 274 | −7.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Blakesburg in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 274 people living in Blakesburg. There were 131 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people were White (about 92%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Blakesburg was about 42.7 years old. About 26% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, about 25% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Blakesburg in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 296 people lived in Blakesburg. There were 145 households. Most of the people (nearly 100%) were White.
The average age in 2010 was 48.2 years. About 18.6% of residents were under 18. About 23.6% of people were 65 years old or older. The city had more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Fun Things to See
Airpower Museum
Just a few miles from Blakesburg, you can find the Airpower Museum. This museum has about 25 old airplanes, many from before World War II. You can also see a library about flight, old flight simulators, and airplane parts like propellers and engines. Every year, the museum hosts a special event where vintage airplanes fly in!
Schools in Blakesburg
The schools in Blakesburg are part of the Eddyville–Blakesburg–Fremont Community School District. There is one school building in Blakesburg itself, called Blakesburg Elementary Attendance Center. Students in grades 7 through 12 go to Eddyville–Blakesburg Junior/Senior High School, which is in the nearby town of Eddyville.
This school district was formed in 2012 when two smaller districts joined together. Before that, the Blakesburg schools had also joined with Eddyville schools in 1994.
See also
In Spanish: Blakesburg para niños
