Buckeye, Iowa facts for kids
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Buckeye, Iowa
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Location of Buckeye, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 87.04/sq mi (33.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50043
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-09100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454934 |
Buckeye is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 86 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Buckeye got its start circa 1901, following construction of the railroad through that territory.
Geography
Buckeye's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 42.419473 -93.375829.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 87 | — |
| 1920 | 91 | +4.6% |
| 1930 | 86 | −5.5% |
| 1940 | 80 | −7.0% |
| 1950 | 67 | −16.2% |
| 1960 | 40 | −40.3% |
| 1970 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 84 | +104.9% |
| 1990 | 55 | −34.5% |
| 2000 | 110 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 108 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 86 | −20.4% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 44 households, and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 108.0 inhabitants per square mile (41.7/km2). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 49.0 per square mile (18.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 44 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 35 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.4% male and 42.6% female.
Education
Alden Community School District operates public schools serving the community.
See also
In Spanish: Buckeye (Iowa) para niños
