Center Point, Iowa facts for kids
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Center Point, Iowa
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Location of Center Point, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
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| • Total | 2,579 |
| • Density | 1,016.15/sq mi (392.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52213
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-12270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455292 |
| Website | www.centerpointia.com |
Center Point is a small city located in Linn County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,579 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area. This means it's connected to the bigger city's economy and community.
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History of Center Point
The very first house in Center Point was built in 1854. This marked the beginning of the city's growth.
Geography of Center Point
Center Point is located at specific coordinates: 42.190618 degrees North and -91.782500 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 2.60 square miles (6.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
Center Point has grown steadily over the years. You can see how the number of people living there has changed from 1870 to 2020 in the chart below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 443 | — |
| 1880 | 603 | +36.1% |
| 1890 | 615 | +2.0% |
| 1900 | 674 | +9.6% |
| 1910 | 802 | +19.0% |
| 1920 | 773 | −3.6% |
| 1930 | 812 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 861 | +6.0% |
| 1950 | 987 | +14.6% |
| 1960 | 1,236 | +25.2% |
| 1970 | 1,456 | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 1,591 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 1,693 | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 2,007 | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 2,421 | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 2,579 | +6.5% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the city had 2,579 residents. There were 967 households and 691 families living in Center Point. The population density was about 1,016 people per square mile.
Most residents (94.4%) were White. A small number of people belonged to other racial groups. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.2%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age in Center Point was 36.2 years old. About 32.5% of the people were under 20 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, Center Point had 2,421 people. There were 887 households. The racial makeup was similar to 2020, with most residents being White (97.1%).
About 45% of households had children under 18. The average age was 34.7 years. About 31.8% of residents were under 18.
Education in Center Point
Students in Center Point attend schools within the Center Point–Urbana Community School District. This school district was created in 1993. It combined the schools from Center Point and Urbana.
Notable People from Center Point
Center Point has been home to a few people who became important in Iowa's government:
- Bill Gustoff (born 1968): He grew up in Center Point. He later became a member of the Iowa House of Representatives.
- Quentin Stanerson (born 1977): He lived in Center Point for 15 years. He also served in the Iowa House of Representatives.
- Elizabeth Wilson (born 1964): She was raised in Center Point. She also became a member of the Iowa House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Center Point (Iowa) para niños
