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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
(2020)
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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 city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,039 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The community was originally called "Onion Grove" because of the widespread growth of wild onions along Mill Creek. The village was moved in order to be close to a railroad line and the name was changed to "Clarence" on the suggestion of Clarence, New York native Richard Gere.
Clarence was incorporated in 1866.
Geography
Clarence is located at 41°53′16″N 91°3′33″W / 41.88778°N 91.05917°W (41.887827, -91.059171), along U.S. Route 30 and the historic Lincoln Highway.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 square miles (1.76 km2), all land.
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west highway passing through the community.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 1,039 people, 453 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,364.5 inhabitants per square mile (526.8/km2). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 642.2 per square mile (247.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.3% of the population.
Of the 453 households, 26.3% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% were cohabitating couples, 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.3% of all households were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 46.0 years. 23.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.6% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 and 44; 26.9% were from 45 and 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 974 people, 418 households, and 252 families living in the city. The population density was 1,432.4 inhabitants per square mile (553.1/km2). There were 455 housing units at an average density of 669.1 per square mile (258.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 418 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.
Education
The North Cedar Community School District serves the community. It was established on July 1, 1995 by the merger of the Clarence-Lowden Community School District and the Lincoln Community School District. The former was formed on July 1, 1973 by the merger of the Clarence and Lowden school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Clarence (Iowa) para niños
