Cincinnati, Iowa facts for kids
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A painting on the south side of highway 5 passing through Cincinnati, Iowa
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Location of Cincinnati, Iowa
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 Cincinnati, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Cincinnati, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | USA | |
| State |  Iowa |
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| County | Appanoose | |
| Incorporated | February 13, 1875 | |
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| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) | |
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| • Total | 290 | |
| • Density | 165.15/sq mi (63.78/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
52549
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| Area code(s) | 641 | |
| FIPS code | 19-13395 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393525 | |
Cincinnati is a small city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 290 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 428 people lived in the city.
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Geography
Where is Cincinnati, Iowa?
Cincinnati is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact spot on a map is 40.630309 degrees north and 92.923734 degrees west.
How big is the city?
The city covers a total area of about 1.75 square miles (4.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
What is Cincinnati's ZIP code?
The ZIP code for Cincinnati, Iowa, is 52549.
History
When was Cincinnati founded?
Cincinnati was first planned out in 1855. It officially became a town in February 1875. The city was named after Cincinnati, Ohio. An early resident, J.H.B. Armstrong, came from that Ohio city.
Cincinnati's coal mining past
Cincinnati was once a busy place for coal mining. In the late 1800s, many coal mining towns, including Cincinnati, had strong worker groups called unions. These unions worked to improve conditions for miners. Sometimes, there were disagreements and strikes among the workers.
For example, in 1895, soldiers from the Iowa National Guard were called to help keep peace during a miners' strike. By 1912, a local group of the United Mine Workers union in Cincinnati had over 300 members.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 189 | — | |
| 1890 | 432 | 128.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,212 | 180.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,355 | 11.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,301 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 911 | −30.0% | |
| 1940 | 859 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 703 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 583 | −17.1% | |
| 1970 | 570 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 598 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 363 | −39.3% | |
| 2000 | 428 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 357 | −16.6% | |
| 2020 | 290 | −18.8% | |
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Cincinnati's population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Cincinnati had 290 people living there. There were 131 households. Most people (about 94%) identified as White. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cincinnati was 47.5 years old. About 20.7% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 22.4% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%).
Cincinnati's population in 2010
Back in 2010, Cincinnati had 357 people. There were 159 households. Most residents (97.5%) were White. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 44.4 years. About 19.9% of residents were under 18. About 19.3% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education
Schools in Cincinnati
Students in Cincinnati attend public schools operated by the Centerville Community School District.
Notable Person
- Rick Mathews: A well-known coach and scout in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Cincinnati (Iowa) para niños
