Coin, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coin, Iowa
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Street in Coin
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Location of Coin, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 196.87/sq mi (76.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51636
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-14970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393587 |
Coin is a small city in Page County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 176 people, according to the 2020 census. A cool feature of Coin is the Wabash Trace, which used to be a railroad but is now a popular trail for biking and walking.
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History of Coin
Coin was planned out and officially established in 1879. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line was being built through the area. The origin of the name "Coin" is a bit of a mystery; nobody is quite sure how the city got its unique name!
Geography and Location
Coin is located along the Tarkio River. The city covers a total area of about 2.32 square kilometers (or 0.89 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Coin has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 772 | — |
| 1900 | 574 | −25.6% |
| 1910 | 591 | +3.0% |
| 1920 | 603 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 536 | −11.1% |
| 1940 | 457 | −14.7% |
| 1950 | 407 | −10.9% |
| 1960 | 346 | −15.0% |
| 1970 | 294 | −15.0% |
| 1980 | 316 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 278 | −12.0% |
| 2000 | 252 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 193 | −23.4% |
| 2020 | 176 | −8.8% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 176 people living in Coin. These people lived in 76 different households, and 47 of these were families. The city had about 76 people per square kilometer (or 197 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Coin were White (90.3%). A small number were Black or African American (0.6%), or from two or more races (8.5%). About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Coin was 47.8 years. About 24.4% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 27.8% were 65 years old or older. There were more females (55.7%) than males (44.3%) in the city.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Coin had 193 people living there. There were 79 households and 56 families. The population density was about 93 people per square kilometer (or 241 people per square mile).
Most residents (94.3%) were White. About 5.7% of the people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 7.3% of the population.
About 27.8% of households had children under 18. The average age in Coin was 44.5 years. About 26.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 18.7% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Education in Coin
Students in Coin attend schools that are part of the South Page Community School District.
Notable People
- Charles Roy Henderson (1911–1989) was born in Coin. He was a famous statistician who helped develop new ways to study animal breeding.
See also
In Spanish: Coin (Iowa) para niños
