Center Junction, Iowa facts for kids
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Center Junction, Iowa
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Location of Center Junction, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
| • Density | 136.24/sq mi (52.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52212
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-12225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455289 |
Center Junction is a small community in Jones County, Iowa, United States. It is now a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified for collecting population data, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2010, when it was still an official city, its population was 111 people. Center Junction is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
Center Junction used to be an official city. However, in 2015, the city council decided to give up its city status. They voted to sell off city property and let the county manage the area. The main reason for this change was that the town was having financial problems.
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History of Center Junction
Center Junction was established in 1871. The people who started the town hoped it would become an important railroad junction. They chose the name "Center Junction" because they wanted it to be a meeting point for trains near the middle of Jones County.
For many years, two major railroads met there. These were the Chicago & Northwestern Railway and the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Pacific Railway. However, the Chicago & NorthWestern stopped its train service on that line in 1951.
Geography of Center Junction
Center Junction is located at 42°6′59″N 91°5′17″W / 42.11639°N 91.08806°W. This is its exact position on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 1.90 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 190 | — |
| 1890 | 210 | +10.5% |
| 1900 | 255 | +21.4% |
| 1910 | 199 | −22.0% |
| 1920 | 225 | +13.1% |
| 1930 | 198 | −12.0% |
| 1940 | 204 | +3.0% |
| 1950 | 153 | −25.0% |
| 1960 | 201 | +31.4% |
| 1970 | 172 | −14.4% |
| 1980 | 182 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 166 | −8.8% |
| 2000 | 131 | −21.1% |
| 2010 | 111 | −15.3% |
| 2014 | 111 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 111 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 100 | −9.9% |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 111 people living in Center Junction. There were 53 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 34 were families.
Most of the people living there were White. A small number, about 4.5%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 17% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 56.6%, were married couples. About 32% of all households were single individuals living alone. About 15% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Center Junction was about 49.9 years old.
- About 14% of residents were under 18.
- About 4.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 20% were between 25 and 44.
- About 37% were between 45 and 64.
- About 24% were 65 years or older.
Slightly more than half of the population, 51.4%, were male, and 48.6% were female.
