Blencoe, Iowa facts for kids
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Blencoe, Iowa
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Location of Blencoe, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 233 |
| • Density | 306.58/sq mi (118.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51523
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-06940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454687 |
Blencoe is a small city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 233 people lived there.
The city got its name from an early settler. This person came from a place called Blencoe in Canada.
Where is Blencoe?
Blencoe is located in the state of Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°55′55″N 96°4′54″W / 41.93194°N 96.08167°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Blencoe
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 279 | — |
| 1910 | 283 | +1.4% |
| 1920 | 317 | +12.0% |
| 1930 | 333 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 367 | +10.2% |
| 1950 | 328 | −10.6% |
| 1960 | 286 | −12.8% |
| 1970 | 255 | −10.8% |
| 1980 | 247 | −3.1% |
| 1990 | 250 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 231 | −7.6% |
| 2010 | 224 | −3.0% |
| 2020 | 233 | +4.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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In 2020, there were 233 people living in Blencoe. These people lived in 98 different homes. Most of the people in Blencoe were White.
About 22% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, almost 29% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Blencoe was about 47 years.
In 2010, the city had 224 people living there. The population density was about 295 people per square mile. Most people were White, with a small number of Native American and Asian residents.
Education in Blencoe
Students in Blencoe attend public schools. These schools are part of the West Monona Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Blencoe para niños
