Clarksville, Iowa facts for kids
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Clarksville, Iowa
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Downtown Clarksville
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Location of Clarksville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Incorporated | May 11, 1874 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
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| • Total | 1,264 |
| • Density | 965.62/sq mi (372.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50619
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-13755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455441 |
Clarksville is a city in Butler County, Iowa. It is located along the Shell Rock River. In 2020, about 1,264 people lived there. A post office opened in Clarksville way back in 1861.
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Where is Clarksville Located?
Clarksville is in the state of Iowa. It is found at specific coordinates: 42°46'58" North and 92°40'11" West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 1.33 square miles (3.44 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Clarksville?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 818 | — |
| 1890 | 735 | −10.1% |
| 1900 | 849 | +15.5% |
| 1910 | 895 | +5.4% |
| 1920 | 1,003 | +12.1% |
| 1930 | 1,143 | +14.0% |
| 1940 | 1,240 | +8.5% |
| 1950 | 1,210 | −2.4% |
| 1960 | 1,328 | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 1,360 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 1,424 | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 1,382 | −2.9% |
| 2000 | 1,441 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 1,439 | −0.1% |
| 2020 | 1,264 | −12.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Clarksville had 1,264 people. There were 554 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents, about 97.1%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Clarksville was about 45.9 years old. About 24.4% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 24.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Clarksville had a population of 1,439 people. There were 573 households at that time. The racial makeup was very similar to 2020, with most people being White.
The average age in 2010 was 40.2 years. About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. The gender split was also similar, with 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Schools in Clarksville
The public schools in Clarksville are managed by the Clarksville Community School District. This district makes sure students in the area get their education.
Famous People from Clarksville
Clarksville is home to some interesting people!
- Jeffrey John Downs was on a TV show called 60 Days In on the A&E network. He also appeared on Relative Race with his wife Emily.
- Maddie Poppe is another famous person from Clarksville. She won season 16 of American Idol in 2018. She is a talented singer.
See also
In Spanish: Clarksville (Iowa) para niños
