College Springs, Iowa facts for kids
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College Springs, Iowa
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Location of College Springs, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 153.43/sq mi (59.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51637
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-15105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393596 |
College Springs is a small city located in Page County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 172 people lived there. It's a quiet place known for its connection to a historic college and a natural spring.
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Where is College Springs?
College Springs is in Page County, Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.10 square miles (2.90 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 531 | — |
| 1890 | 491 | −7.5% |
| 1900 | 693 | +41.1% |
| 1910 | 626 | −9.7% |
| 1920 | 495 | −20.9% |
| 1930 | 484 | −2.2% |
| 1940 | 430 | −11.2% |
| 1950 | 368 | −14.4% |
| 1960 | 290 | −21.2% |
| 1970 | 295 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 307 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 230 | −25.1% |
| 2000 | 246 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 214 | −13.0% |
| 2020 | 172 | −19.6% |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the city had 172 residents living in 78 households. About 51 of these households were families. The city had about 153 people per square mile (59.3 per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 94.8%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in College Springs was 51 years old. About 25.6% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 29.1% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
2010 Population Details
Back in 2010, there were 214 people living in College Springs. There were 83 households and 60 families. The population density was about 194.5 people per square mile (75.1 per square kilometer).
Most people (96.7%) were White. The average household had 2.58 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
The median age was 40 years old. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.9% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Schools in College Springs
The South Page Community School operates the public schools for the area. The building that used to be Amity College now serves as South Page High School.
Why the Name College Springs?
The city got its name from two things. The "College" part comes from a school called Amity College that was once located there. The "Springs" part refers to a nearby natural spring. This spring was known for having very clear water.
See also
In Spanish: College Springs (Iowa) para niños
