Clarence, Iowa facts for kids
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Clarence, Iowa
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Location of Clarence, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,039 |
| • Density | 1,365.31/sq mi (526.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52216
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-13530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455423 |
Clarence is a small city located in Cedar County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,039 people lived there. It is known for its friendly community and interesting history.
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Clarence's History: How It Got Its Name
The area where Clarence now stands was first called "Onion Grove." This was because many wild onions grew along Mill Creek.
Later, the village moved to be closer to a new railroad line. The name was changed to "Clarence." This new name was suggested by Richard Gere, who came from Clarence, New York.
Clarence officially became a city in 1866.
Where is Clarence Located?
Clarence is found at coordinates 41°53′16″N 91°3′33″W / 41.88778°N 91.05917°W. It is located along U.S. Route 30 and the historic Lincoln Highway.
The city covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
U.S. Route 30 is an important highway that goes through the community. It runs from east to west.
Who Lives in Clarence?
This section looks at the number of people living in Clarence over time. It also shares some details about the population.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 726 | — |
| 1880 | 607 | −16.4% |
| 1890 | 629 | +3.6% |
| 1900 | 675 | +7.3% |
| 1910 | 662 | −1.9% |
| 1920 | 693 | +4.7% |
| 1930 | 659 | −4.9% |
| 1940 | 685 | +3.9% |
| 1950 | 791 | +15.5% |
| 1960 | 859 | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 915 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 1,001 | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 936 | −6.5% |
| 2000 | 1,008 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 974 | −3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,039 | +6.7% |
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Clarence's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 1,039 people living there. There were 453 households in total.
Most of the people living in Clarence were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Clarence was 46 years old. About 23.7% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.8% were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in Clarence than males. About 52.4% of the population was female, and 47.6% was male.
Education in Clarence
Students in Clarence attend schools within the North Cedar Community School District. This school district was created in 1995.
It was formed when the Clarence-Lowden Community School District and the Lincoln Community School District joined together. The Clarence-Lowden district itself was formed earlier, in 1973.
See also
In Spanish: Clarence (Iowa) para niños
