Corley, Iowa facts for kids
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Corley, Iowa
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 Corley, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 516.67/sq mi (200.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51537
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583482 |
Corley is a small community in Shelby County, Iowa, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2020, about 31 people lived in Corley.
History of Corley
Corley was founded a long time ago, in 1878. The number of people living there changed over the years. In 1902, about 75 people called Corley home. By 1925, the population grew to 90 people. Later, in 1940, the population was back down to 75.
Where is Corley Located?
Corley is in a nice spot in Iowa. It is very close to the West Nishnabotna River, which is only about 1/7th of a mile away. The community is also near the Harlan Municipal Airport, about 1/4 of a mile from it. Corley is located between two other towns: Harlan and Avoca. It is one of only two special "census-designated places" in Shelby County. The other one is Jacksonville, which is just a few miles away.
Education in Corley
Students in Corley attend public schools run by the Harlan Community School District. This school district serves several towns and communities in the area. These include Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth, and Westphalia. It also serves the communities of Jacksonville and Corley, along with the farms and homes in the surrounding countryside.
Corley's Population
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| 2020 | 31 | — | |
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The population of Corley has been counted by the U.S. Census Bureau over the years. In 2010, there were 26 people living in Corley. By the time of the 2020 Census, the population had grown slightly to 31 people.
