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Conroy, Iowa
Conroy, Iowa is located in Iowa
Conroy, Iowa
Conroy, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Conroy, Iowa is located in the United States
Conroy, Iowa
Conroy, Iowa
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Iowa
County Iowa
Area
 • Total 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Land 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 252
 • Density 330.71/sq mi (127.63/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
52220
Area code(s) 319
FIPS code 19-15870
GNIS feature ID 455578

Conroy is a small community in Iowa County, Iowa, in the United States. It's also called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even if it's not officially a city or town.

Conroy is located southeast of Marengo, which is the main town and county seat of Iowa County. The community sits about 879 feet (268 meters) above sea level. Conroy has its own post office, which first opened a long time ago on January 5, 1885. Its ZIP Code is 52220. According to the 2020 census, about 252 people live in Conroy.

How Many People Live in Conroy?

The number of people living in Conroy has changed over the years. This is called demographics. Knowing these numbers helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 252
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, the population of Conroy was 259 people. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 252 people.

A Look at Conroy's Past

Conroy has been around for a while, and its population has changed over time. In 1902, only 12 people lived there. By 1925, the community had grown quite a bit to 100 people. In 1940, the population reached 160. These numbers show how Conroy has developed over the decades.

People Who Grew Up in Conroy

Even small communities can have people who go on to do important things!

  • Quentin Stanerson (born in 1977) is a notable person from Conroy. He became a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. This means he was elected to help make laws for the state of Iowa.

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