Clearfield, Iowa facts for kids
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Clearfield, Iowa
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Location of Clearfield, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Taylor, Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 233.61/sq mi (90.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50840
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-13980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393552 |
Clearfield is a city in Iowa, a state in the United States. It is located in both Taylor and Ringgold counties. In 2020, the city had a population of 278 people.
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History of Clearfield
Clearfield was officially planned and marked out in 1881. This happened when the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad was being built through the area. The town became an official city in 1882.
Geography of Clearfield
Clearfield is located at specific coordinates on a map: 40.800133 degrees North and -94.476286 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 3.08 square kilometers (1.19 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 452 | — |
| 1900 | 698 | +54.4% |
| 1910 | 625 | −10.5% |
| 1920 | 665 | +6.4% |
| 1930 | 607 | −8.7% |
| 1940 | 615 | +1.3% |
| 1950 | 547 | −11.1% |
| 1960 | 504 | −7.9% |
| 1970 | 430 | −14.7% |
| 1980 | 433 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 417 | −3.7% |
| 2000 | 371 | −11.0% |
| 2010 | 363 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 278 | −23.4% |
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Clearfield's Population in 2020
In 2020, a census counted 278 people living in Clearfield. There were 136 households and 76 families in the city. Most of the people living there, about 95.3%, were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Clearfield was 42 years old.
- About 25% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 28% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
Clearfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 363 people living in Clearfield. There were 153 households. Most residents, about 97.8%, were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 50.7 years.
- About 22% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 30% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (53.2%) than males (46.8%).
Education in Clearfield
Students in Clearfield attend different school districts. Most of the city is part of the Lenox Community School District. Some parts are in the Mount Ayr Community School District. A small section also belongs to the Diagonal Community School District.
Before 2014, Clearfield had its own school district, called the Clearfield Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Clearfield (Iowa) para niños
