Brandon, Iowa facts for kids
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Brandon, Iowa
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Location of Brandon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
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| • Total | 341 |
| • Density | 1,052.47/sq mi (405.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52210
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-08155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454806 |
Brandon is a small city located in Buchanan County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a friendly place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, 341 people called Brandon home.
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Geography of Brandon
Brandon is found at specific coordinates: 42°18′51″N 92°0′15″W / 42.31417°N 92.00417°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Brandon covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People in Brandon
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 200 | — |
| 1920 | 343 | +71.5% |
| 1930 | 308 | −10.2% |
| 1940 | 324 | +5.2% |
| 1950 | 319 | −1.5% |
| 1960 | 322 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 432 | +34.2% |
| 1980 | 337 | −22.0% |
| 1990 | 320 | −5.0% |
| 2000 | 311 | −2.8% |
| 2010 | 309 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 341 | +10.4% |
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Brandon's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 341 people lived in Brandon. There were 141 households, which are like homes where people live. About 75 of these were families.
Most people in Brandon are White, making up about 96.2% of the population. A small number of people are from other backgrounds. About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Brandon was 36.6 years old.
- Nearly 30% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were male (52.2%), and the rest were female (47.8%).
Brandon's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census counted 309 people living in Brandon. There were 130 households.
About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.38 people.
The average age in 2010 was 36.1 years.
- About 26.5% of residents were under 18.
- About 24.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 14% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Education in Brandon
Students in Brandon attend public schools operated by the Independence Community School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Iowa's Largest Frying Pan
Brandon is famous for being home to Iowa's largest frying pan! This giant pan was built in 2004. It helps promote a special event called the "Cowboy Breakfast," which is held by the Brandon Community Club.
The frying pan is very heavy, weighing over 1,000 pounds (about 450 kilograms). It was made by volunteers using scrap steel donated by local farmers. They chose a frying pan because the cowboy breakfast is cooked over open flames using big cast iron pans.
Size of the Giant Frying Pan
This huge frying pan is about 10 times bigger than a regular 10-inch frying pan.
- Weight: 1,200 pounds (544 kg)
- Total length: 14 feet 3 inches (4.34 meters)
- Rim diameter: 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 meters)
- Base diameter: 8 feet (2.44 meters)
- Handle length: 5 feet (1.52 meters)
What the Pan Can Hold
The giant frying pan can hold a lot of food! It's calculated to hold 88 times more than a standard 10-inch frying pan.
- 528 eggs (that's 44 dozen!)
- 352 pork chops
- 88 pounds (40 kg) of bacon
- 440 hamburgers
See also
In Spanish: Brandon (Iowa) para niños
