Bolan, Iowa facts for kids
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Bolan, Iowa
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 Bolan, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2) |
| • Land | 2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 11.07/sq mi (4.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50448
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454738 |
Bolan is a small place in Worth County, Iowa, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.
In 2010, 33 people lived in Bolan. By 2020, the population was 32. Bolan is located in the central part of the United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 meters) above sea level. This community is part of the larger Mason City area.
Bolan became famous in 1989. All the people living there at the time appeared on the TV show Late Night with David Letterman. This was a big event for such a small community!
History of Bolan
Bolan started to grow in 1886. This was after a railroad line was built through the area. The next year, in 1887, the community was officially planned out. This planning is called "platting."
Over the years, Bolan's population changed. In 1902, there were 50 people living there. By 1925, the population grew slightly to 57. However, by 1940, the number of residents had gone down to 24.
Where is Bolan Located?
Bolan is located in the state of Iowa. The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places. They say that Bolan covers a total area of 2.89 square miles (7.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Bolan?
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| 2020 | 32 | — | |
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In 2010, the census counted 33 people living in Bolan. These people lived in 11 different homes. Out of these, 9 were families. The population density was about 11 people per square mile. This means there weren't many people living close together.
All the people living in Bolan in 2010 were identified as White.
Let's look at the ages of the people in Bolan in 2010:
- About 39% of the people were under 18 years old.
- A small group, 3%, were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 12% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bolan was 28.3 years. This shows it was a relatively young community. There were slightly more females than males. About 51.5% were female, and 48.5% were male.
