Conway, Iowa facts for kids
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Conway, Iowa
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Location of Conway, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 76.92/sq mi (29.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50833
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-15960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393622 |
Conway is a small city located in Taylor County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, only 17 people lived there. This makes Conway one of the smallest cities in Iowa!
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A Look Back: Conway's History
Conway was started in 1872 by a railroad company. This company planned out the town. Later that same year, another railroad company took over. Conway officially became a city in 1878.
Where is Conway? (Geography)
Conway is found near the East Fork of the One Hundred and Two River. The city covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Conway? (Demographics)
The number of people living in Conway has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 423 | — |
| 1890 | 379 | −10.4% |
| 1900 | 348 | −8.2% |
| 1910 | 283 | −18.7% |
| 1920 | 253 | −10.6% |
| 1930 | 266 | +5.1% |
| 1940 | 246 | −7.5% |
| 1950 | 168 | −31.7% |
| 1960 | 82 | −51.2% |
| 1970 | 91 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 93 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 57 | −38.7% |
| 2000 | 63 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 41 | −34.9% |
| 2020 | 17 | −58.5% |
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Conway's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 17 people living in Conway. These people lived in 13 households, and 10 of these were families. The city had about 77 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Conway (94.1%) were White. A small number (5.9%) were from two or more races. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2020.
Out of the 13 households, nearly half (46.2%) had children under 18 living there. About 46.2% were married couples. Some households (46.2%) had a female head with no spouse.
The average age of people in Conway was 62.5 years. About 17.6% of residents were under 20 years old. Many residents (47.1%) were 65 years or older. More females lived in Conway (70.6%) than males (29.4%).
Conway's Population in 2010
In 2010, Conway had 41 people living there. There were 16 households and 9 families. The population density was about 186 people per square mile. All residents were White.
About 31.3% of households had children under 18. Most households (43.8%) were married couples. Some households (18.8%) had only one person living there. About 12.5% of households had someone 65 or older living alone.
The average age in 2010 was 39.5 years. About 24.4% of residents were under 18. About 22% were 65 years or older. There were more males (56.1%) than females (43.9%) in 2010.
Learning in Conway (Education)
Students in Conway attend schools within the Bedford Community School District.
Famous People from Conway
Some notable people who have connections to Conway include:
- Waite Phillips – A successful businessman and helper of others.
- Mike Welday – A baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Conway (Iowa) para niños
