Blanchard, Iowa facts for kids
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Blanchard, Iowa
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Location of Blanchard, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 144.28/sq mi (55.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51630
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-06895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394189 |
Blanchard is a small city in Page County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, only 29 people lived there.
A small part of Blanchard actually reaches into Missouri. This area is sometimes called South Blanchard.
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History of Blanchard
Blanchard was first planned out in 1879. A post office opened in the same year. The city officially became a town in 1880.
Geography and Location
Blanchard is a very small city. It covers about 0.52 square kilometers (0.20 square miles). All of this area is land.
Cool Places and Landmarks
Blanchard is the end point of the Wabash Trace. This used to be a railroad track. Now, it is a popular trail for bicycles. There was once a gas station here that was entirely in Missouri. It even had signs to show you exactly where you were! A plant that makes fertilizer is also located two miles north of Blanchard.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 321 | — |
| 1890 | 432 | +34.6% |
| 1900 | 520 | +20.4% |
| 1910 | 408 | −21.5% |
| 1920 | 429 | +5.1% |
| 1930 | 347 | −19.1% |
| 1940 | 259 | −25.4% |
| 1950 | 214 | −17.4% |
| 1960 | 174 | −18.7% |
| 1970 | 139 | −20.1% |
| 1980 | 101 | −27.3% |
| 1990 | 67 | −33.7% |
| 2000 | 61 | −9.0% |
| 2010 | 38 | −37.7% |
| 2020 | 29 | −23.7% |
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Blanchard in 2020
In 2020, 29 people lived in Blanchard. There were 14 homes and 12 families. The city had about 55 people per square kilometer. Most residents (89.7%) were White. A small number (3.4%) were Asian, and 6.9% were from other races. About 3.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 43% of homes had children under 18. Most families (57.1%) were married couples. The average age in Blanchard was 52.2 years old. About 31% of the people were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Blanchard in 2010
In 2010, 38 people lived in Blanchard. There were 18 homes and 12 families. The population density was about 64 people per square kilometer. All residents were White.
About 17% of homes had children under 18. Most families (55.6%) were married couples. The average age was 46 years. About 18% of people were 65 or older. The number of males and females was equal.
Education in Blanchard
Students in Blanchard attend schools in the South Page Community School District.
Famous People from Blanchard
- Pat Ragan was a baseball player who came from Blanchard.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchard (Iowa) para niños
