Churdan, Iowa facts for kids
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Churdan, Iowa
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Location of Churdan, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 176.33/sq mi (68.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50050
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-13350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393523 |
Churdan is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 365 at the 2020 census.
History
Churdan got its start in the year 1882, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for Joseph Churdan, a pioneer settler who served as the village's first postmaster. Churdan was incorporated as a town in 1884.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.46 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 377 | — |
| 1900 | 626 | +66.0% |
| 1910 | 667 | +6.5% |
| 1920 | 763 | +14.4% |
| 1930 | 616 | −19.3% |
| 1940 | 677 | +9.9% |
| 1950 | 593 | −12.4% |
| 1960 | 586 | −1.2% |
| 1970 | 598 | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 540 | −9.7% |
| 1990 | 423 | −21.7% |
| 2000 | 418 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 386 | −7.7% |
| 2020 | 365 | −5.4% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 386 people, 177 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was 182.9 inhabitants per square mile (70.6/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 96.2 per square mile (37.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 177 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.
Economy
Churdan and nearby Paton, work together as communities and have several general businesses. These cities also serve as the medical and service centers for the area.
Education
The Paton-Churdan Community School is a public school for students from kindergarten to grade twelve in the Paton and Churdan area. The school was formed in 1962 when the Paton and Churdan schools combined to form the Paton-Churdan Community School District.
The school district is primarily an agricultural, rural area in northern Greene County which includes the communities of Paton and Churdan The school, K-12, is located in Churdan. The land area covers approximately 125 square miles (320 km2) of highly productive farmland. Geographically, the district is centrally located between Jefferson (13 miles), Carroll (25 miles), Fort Dodge (30 miles) and Lake City (25 miles). During the second half of the school day, high school students are transported to the Jefferson-Scranton High School for additional classes.
See also
In Spanish: Churdan (Iowa) para niños
