Clermont, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clermont, Iowa
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Brick City
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Location of Clermont, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 586 |
| • Density | 465.08/sq mi (179.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52135
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-14250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455473 |
Clermont is a small city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 586 people lived there. Clermont is known for its interesting old buildings and history.
One famous place in Clermont is Montauk. This was the large home of William Larrabee, who used to be the governor of Iowa. Clermont also has some beautiful old buildings that show its history. You might be interested to know that parts of the movie The Straight Story were filmed in Clermont.
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Discovering Clermont's Location
Clermont is located in northeastern Iowa, right by the Turkey River. This river is a branch of the Mississippi River. The city covers an area of about 1.23 square miles (3.2 square kilometers), and almost all of it is land.
Clermont's Population Story
Clermont has seen its population change over many years. Like many small towns, its number of residents has gone up and down.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 553 | — |
| 1890 | 488 | −11.8% |
| 1900 | 513 | +5.1% |
| 1910 | 510 | −0.6% |
| 1920 | 681 | +33.5% |
| 1930 | 631 | −7.3% |
| 1940 | 626 | −0.8% |
| 1950 | 625 | −0.2% |
| 1960 | 570 | −8.8% |
| 1970 | 582 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 602 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 523 | −13.1% |
| 2000 | 716 | +36.9% |
| 2010 | 632 | −11.7% |
| 2020 | 586 | −7.3% |
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Who Lives in Clermont?
In 2020, there were 586 people living in Clermont. Most residents were White, and a small number were from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The city has a mix of ages. About a quarter of the people were under 20 years old. Another quarter were 65 or older. The average age in Clermont was about 46.5 years. There were slightly more females than males living in the city.
Learning in Clermont
Clermont is part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District. This district was formed when the Valley Community School District joined with another district in 2018.
Clermont used to have its own school building, called the Clermont Public School. It was built around 1913 but closed in 1990. Today, this historic building is called the Larrabee Building. It now holds the city government offices and the local library. People have described it as having beautiful marble decorations.
Famous People from Clermont
Clermont has been home to several notable individuals:
- Anna Matilda Larrabee (1842-1931): She was an important social leader and the wife of Governor William Larrabee. She served as the First Lady of Iowa.
- George Botsford: An American composer famous for his ragtime music.
- David B. Henderson: He was a former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
- William Larrabee: A former governor of Iowa, whose mansion, Montauk, is a landmark in Clermont.
- Don Strauch: An Arizona mayor and state legislator.
Images for kids
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The former Clermont Public School
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The Clermont Public School was shown on a postcard mailed in 1923.
See also
In Spanish: Clermont (Iowa) para niños
