Colesburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Colesburg, Iowa
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Location of Colesburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 386 |
| • Density | 1,312.93/sq mi (507.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52035
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-15015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455526 |
Colesburg is a small city in Delaware County, Iowa, located in the United States. In 2020, about 386 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History of Colesburg
Colesburg was first planned out in 1848. The town got its name from two important people who helped start it: Hiram Cole and James Cole. They were the founders of this community.
Geography of Colesburg
Colesburg is located in eastern Iowa. It sits near the Little Turkey River, which is a branch of the larger Turkey River. The city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.76 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Colesburg's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 274 | — |
| 1910 | 271 | −1.1% |
| 1920 | 337 | +24.4% |
| 1930 | 340 | +0.9% |
| 1940 | 306 | −10.0% |
| 1950 | 326 | +6.5% |
| 1960 | 365 | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 379 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 463 | +22.2% |
| 1990 | 439 | −5.2% |
| 2000 | 412 | −6.2% |
| 2010 | 404 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 386 | −4.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 386 people living in Colesburg. There were 173 households, which means 173 different homes where people lived. The city had about 1,315 people per square mile. Most people living in Colesburg were White, and a small number were from other backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Colesburg was about 38.9 years old. About 26.9% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 20.5% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.1%) and females (47.9%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, the census recorded 404 people in Colesburg. There were 187 households. The population density was about 1,393 people per square mile. Most residents were White, with a small percentage of Asian people and people of two or more races.
In 2010, about 25.7% of households had children under 18. The average age was 48.9 years. About 19.3% of residents were under 18, and 24.5% were 65 or older. The gender split was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Education in Colesburg
Public schools in Colesburg are managed by the Edgewood–Colesburg Community School District. This district helps make sure students in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Colesburg (Iowa) para niños
