Conrad, Iowa facts for kids
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Conrad, Iowa
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Location of Conrad, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (306 m) |
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| • Total | 1,093 |
| • Density | 889.34/sq mi (343.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50621
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-15825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455577 |
Conrad is a small city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 1,093 people lived there. It is part of the larger Waterloo–Cedar Falls area. Conrad is special because it's known as the "Black Dirt Capital of the World." This means it has very rich, dark soil, which is great for farming!
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History of Conrad, Iowa
The city of Conrad got its name from a nearby area called Conrad's Grove. This grove was named after an early settler, John Conrad. A post office opened in Conrad in 1880, helping the community grow.
Famous People from Conrad
Conrad, Iowa, has been home to some interesting people:
- Paul Franzenburg (1916-2004) was born in Conrad. He was a businessman and served as the Iowa State Treasurer.
- Teri Johnston (born 1951) grew up in Conrad. She is currently the mayor of Key West, Florida.
Where is Conrad Located?
Conrad is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact position is 42 degrees, 13 minutes, 30 seconds North, and 92 degrees, 52 minutes, 20 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.20 square miles (3.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Conrad?
In 2020, there were 1,093 people living in Conrad. There were 440 households in the city. Most people in Conrad are White, making up about 96.5% of the population. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Conrad was about 43.4 years old. About 23.7% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city has a slightly higher number of females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
Schools in Conrad
Students in Conrad attend schools operated by the BCLUW Community School District.
- BCLUW Elementary School is located right in Conrad.
- BCLUW Middle School is in Union.
- BCLUW High School is also in Conrad.
Before 1992, Conrad had its own school district called Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb. It then joined with other districts to form the BCLUW district.
See also
In Spanish: Conrad (Iowa) para niños
