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Buckeye, Iowa
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Location of Buckeye, Iowa
Location of Buckeye, Iowa
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
 (2020)
 • Total 86
 • Density 87.04/sq mi (33.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50043
Area code(s) 515
FIPS code 19-09100
GNIS feature ID 0454934

Buckeye is a small city located in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 86 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.

History of Buckeye

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Main Street, Buckeye, Iowa

Buckeye started around 1901. This happened after a railroad was built through the area. The railroad helped the town grow and connect with other places.

Geography of Buckeye

Buckeye is located in central Iowa. Its exact position on a map is 42.419473 degrees north and 93.375829 degrees west.

The city covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Population Changes in Buckeye

Historical populations
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%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
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The population of Buckeye, Iowa from US census data

The population of Buckeye has changed over the years. Like many small towns, its numbers have gone up and down. The highest population recorded was 110 people in 2000.

Buckeye's Population in 2020

In 2020, the census counted 86 people living in Buckeye. There were 39 households and 26 families in the city. Most of the people living in Buckeye were White.

About 23.3% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 27.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 46.5 years. There were slightly more males than females.

Buckeye's Population in 2010

Back in 2010, the census showed 108 people living in Buckeye. There were 44 households at that time. All of the residents were identified as White.

About 24.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 35 years. More males lived in the city than females.

Education in Buckeye

Students in Buckeye attend public schools operated by the Alden Community School District. This district provides education for children in the community.

See also

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