Boyden, Iowa facts for kids
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Boyden, Iowa
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Watch Us Grow!
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Location of Boyden, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | May 24, 1889 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 701 |
| • Density | 1,024.85/sq mi (395.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51234
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-07840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454785 |
Boyden is a small city located in Sioux County, Iowa, in the United States. It was officially established as a city on May 24, 1889. According to the 2020 census, 701 people live there.
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Geography of Boyden
Boyden is located at specific points on a map. These points are called latitude and longitude. For Boyden, these are 43.190221 degrees North and -96.003698 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.77 square kilometers (0.68 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People and Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 277 | — |
| 1900 | 336 | +21.3% |
| 1910 | 364 | +8.3% |
| 1920 | 419 | +15.1% |
| 1930 | 446 | +6.4% |
| 1940 | 487 | +9.2% |
| 1950 | 541 | +11.1% |
| 1960 | 562 | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 670 | +19.2% |
| 1980 | 708 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 651 | −8.1% |
| 2000 | 672 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 707 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 701 | −0.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Boyden's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 701 people living in Boyden. There were 276 households and 201 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 33% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households, about 62%, were married couples living together. About 25% of all households were made up of just one person.
The average age of people in Boyden was 37.3 years. Almost 30% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half the population (52.6%) was male, and 47.4% was female.
Boyden's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed 707 people lived in Boyden. There were 279 households and 208 families.
About 34% of households had children under 18. Most households (63.8%) were married couples. About 23% of households were individuals living alone.
The average age in 2010 was 36.2 years. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 17% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Education in Boyden
Boyden is part of the Boyden–Hull Community School District. This district runs the Boyden–Hull Elementary School, which is located right in Boyden. Older students attend Boyden–Hull Junior/High School in Hull, a nearby town. The district's main office is also in Hull.
Notable People from Boyden
Some people who have lived in Boyden have become well-known, especially in politics. Here are a few:
- Kevin Alons, a member of the Iowa Senate. The Iowa Senate is part of the state government that makes laws.
- John Kooiker, a politician.
- Sam Kooiker, also a politician.
- Richard Vande Hoef, another politician.
See also
In Spanish: Boyden (Iowa) para niños
