Clemons, Iowa facts for kids
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Clemons, Iowa
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Location of Clemons, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 560.00/sq mi (216.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50051
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-14160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455471 |
Clemons is a small city located in Marshall County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 140 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Clemons
Clemons was first started in 1882. It officially became a city in 1903. This means it gained the right to govern itself.
Geography of Clemons
Clemons is located in central Iowa. Its exact position is 42.114224 degrees north and -93.158407 degrees west. This is near the center of the United States.
The city is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.65 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Clemons has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 213 | — |
| 1920 | 216 | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 241 | +11.6% |
| 1940 | 207 | −14.1% |
| 1950 | 202 | −2.4% |
| 1960 | 198 | −2.0% |
| 1970 | 178 | −10.1% |
| 1980 | 175 | −1.7% |
| 1990 | 173 | −1.1% |
| 2000 | 148 | −14.5% |
| 2010 | 148 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 140 | −5.4% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 140 people living in Clemons. There were 46 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Clemons was 36 years old. About one-third of the residents were under 20 years old. Most households were married couples living together.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the population of Clemons was 148 people. There were 57 households. Most people were White. A small percentage of residents were Asian or from two or more races.
The average age in 2010 was 42.5 years. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Most households were married couples.
See also
In Spanish: Clemons (Iowa) para niños
