Bristow, Iowa facts for kids
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Bristow, Iowa
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Location of Bristow, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 154.42/sq mi (59.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50611
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-08560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454831 |
Bristow is a small city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In the year 2020, about 145 people lived there.
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Where is Bristow?
Bristow is located in the state of Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°46′25″N 92°54′25″W / 42.77361°N 92.90694°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 198 | — |
| 1890 | 257 | +29.8% |
| 1900 | 317 | +23.3% |
| 1910 | 291 | −8.2% |
| 1920 | 299 | +2.7% |
| 1930 | 293 | −2.0% |
| 1940 | 318 | +8.5% |
| 1950 | 313 | −1.6% |
| 1960 | 268 | −14.4% |
| 1970 | 230 | −14.2% |
| 1980 | 252 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 197 | −21.8% |
| 2000 | 202 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 160 | −20.8% |
| 2020 | 145 | −9.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
According to the census from 2020, 145 people lived in Bristow. There were 67 households and 49 families. This means there were about 154 people for every square mile.
Most of the people living in Bristow were White (about 93%). A small number of people were Black or African American (1.4%). About 5.5% of the population identified as two or more races. Less than 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households (31.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together (41.8%). The average age of people in Bristow was 45.8 years old. About 24% of residents were under 20 years old.
2010 Population Details
In the census of 2010, Bristow had 160 people. There were 73 households and 39 families. The population density was about 170 people per square mile.
At that time, all residents identified as White. About 27% of households had children under 18. The average age was 40.3 years. About 23.7% of residents were under 18.
Schools in Bristow
Bristow is part of the North Butler Community School District. This school district was created in 2011. It combined the Greene Community School District and the Allison–Bristow Community School District. Students in Bristow attend North Butler High School.
Famous People from Bristow
Bristow is the hometown of Ed Yost. He is known for inventing the modern hot air balloon. How cool is that!
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This chart shows how Bristow's population has changed over many years.
See also
In Spanish: Bristow (Iowa) para niños
