Curlew, Iowa facts for kids
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Curlew, Iowa
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Location of Curlew, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 49.33/sq mi (19.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50527
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-17895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455758 |
Curlew is a small city located in Palo Alto County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 37 people. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
Curlew started in 1882 when the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad was built in the area.
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History of Curlew
Curlew began its story in 1882. This was when the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad was constructed through the region. The president of the railroad was a big fan of hunting. He named the town after the curlew birds he found living there.
Geography of Curlew
Curlew is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 42°58′49″N 94°44′15″W / 42.98028°N 94.73750°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.76 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 161 | — |
| 1920 | 204 | +26.7% |
| 1930 | 178 | −12.7% |
| 1940 | 183 | +2.8% |
| 1950 | 151 | −17.5% |
| 1960 | 134 | −11.3% |
| 1970 | 95 | −29.1% |
| 1980 | 85 | −10.5% |
| 1990 | 56 | −34.1% |
| 2000 | 62 | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 58 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 37 | −36.2% |
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Over the years, Curlew's population has changed. In 1910, there were 161 people. The population grew to 204 in 1920. Since then, it has slowly decreased. By 2020, 37 people lived in Curlew.
The people living in Curlew are mostly White. In 2020, the average age of residents was 41.5 years. About 35% of the people were under 20 years old.
Education
Students in Curlew attend public schools operated by the Emmetsburg Community School District.
Famous People from Curlew
- Paul Brechler: He was a basketball player. He also served as the athletic director for the University of Iowa from 1947 to 1960.
- Nancy Cox (born 1949): She is a very important virologist. A virologist is a scientist who studies viruses. Nancy Cox was the Director of the Influenza Division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She also led the CDC's World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Influenza. She held these roles from 1992 to 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Curlew (Iowa) para niños
