Clio, Iowa facts for kids
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Clio, Iowa
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A painting in Clio, Iowa, commemorating a local baseball club active from 1878 to 1898
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Location of Clio, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 89.69/sq mi (34.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50052
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-14475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393571 |
Clio is a small city in Wayne County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small number of residents. According to the 2020 census, 67 people lived there.
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Where is Clio Located?
Clio is located in the state of Iowa. It covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Clio?
The number of people living in Clio has changed over many years. Like many small towns, its population has gone up and down.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 60 | — |
| 1900 | 218 | +263.3% |
| 1910 | 178 | −18.3% |
| 1920 | 299 | +68.0% |
| 1930 | 229 | −23.4% |
| 1940 | 200 | −12.7% |
| 1950 | 162 | −19.0% |
| 1960 | 120 | −25.9% |
| 1970 | 113 | −5.8% |
| 1980 | 106 | −6.2% |
| 1990 | 103 | −2.8% |
| 2000 | 91 | −11.7% |
| 2010 | 80 | −12.1% |
| 2020 | 67 | −16.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Clio's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 67 people living in Clio. These people lived in 24 different homes. About 10 of these homes were families. The city had about 90 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Clio were White. A small number of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2020.
The average age of people in Clio was about 41.5 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 24% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (55%) than females (45%).
Schools in Clio
Students living in Clio attend public schools managed by the Wayne Community School District.
Years ago, Clio had its own school district called Lineville–Clio Community School District. However, this district closed down in 2010. In 2011, it joined with the Wayne Community School District. Even before this, classes were not held in Clio itself. Students went to school in nearby Lineville. Now, all students attend schools in the Wayne Community School District, which is based in Corydon.
Train Service
Clio is located along a railway line used by the Union Pacific Railroad. This train line is quite busy with freight trains carrying goods.
In the past, this line was owned by other railway companies. There hasn't been a train station or passenger train service in Clio since the mid-1900s. Today, only freight trains use the tracks that pass through the city.
See also
In Spanish: Clio (Iowa) para niños
