Coggon, Iowa facts for kids
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Coggon, Iowa
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Home of the Coggon Rockets baseball team
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Location of Coggon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 701 |
| • Density | 1,078.46/sq mi (416.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52218
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-14925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455514 |
Coggon is a small city located in Linn County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 701 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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History of Coggon
Coggon was started in 1857. In 2007, the city celebrated its 150th birthday! Coggon's special saying, or motto, is "The One and Only." This is because Coggon, Iowa, is the only place in the world with this name. Before this, its motto was "Some bigger, none better."
Coggon is also known for a tornado that hit the town in 1953. It caused damage to the northwest part of the city. The city is proud to be home to The Coggon Rockets baseball and softball teams. In 2012, the softball team won the Coggon Little League Championship. They were named the best softball team west of the Wapsipinicon River.
Geography of Coggon
Coggon is located at 42°16′45″N 91°31′47″W / 42.27917°N 91.52972°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 498 | — |
| 1910 | 471 | −5.4% |
| 1920 | 553 | +17.4% |
| 1930 | 503 | −9.0% |
| 1940 | 512 | +1.8% |
| 1950 | 604 | +18.0% |
| 1960 | 672 | +11.3% |
| 1970 | 656 | −2.4% |
| 1980 | 639 | −2.6% |
| 1990 | 645 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 745 | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 658 | −11.7% |
| 2020 | 701 | +6.5% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 701 people living in Coggon. There were 272 homes, with 191 of them being families. The city had about 1,078 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Coggon were White (95.4%). A small number were Black or African American (0.6%), Native American (0.6%), or from two or more races (3.0%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (36%) had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Coggon was 36.3 years old. About 28.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, Coggon had 658 people. There were 266 homes, and 177 of these were families. The population density was about 1,044 people per square mile. Most residents (99.7%) were White.
The average age in Coggon in 2010 was 35.4 years. About 27.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Coggon
The North Linn Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Coggon area.
Famous People and Places
- The Robert Kirkpatrick Round Barn is a special building in Coggon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Chris Carney grew up in Coggon, Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Coggon (Iowa) para niños
