Cylinder, Iowa facts for kids
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Cylinder, Iowa
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Location of Cylinder, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 928.85/sq mi (358.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50528
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-17985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455764 |
Cylinder is a small city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 87 people lived there.
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History of Cylinder
Cylinder started as a small settlement in 1885. It began when a large barn was built to store hay. Soon after, a special railway track was added to help load the hay onto trains.
In 1890, a railway station was built, and the town slowly grew. Cylinder officially became a city in 1900. The railway station was named after a nearby stream called Cylinder Creek. People say the creek got its name because early settlers might have dropped a train engine into the mud there and never found it again!
A famous person from Cylinder is Danny Havoc, a professional wrestler. He was born in Cylinder and even started practicing wrestling in his family's barn with friends after school.
Where is Cylinder Located?
Cylinder is located in the state of Iowa. It is part of Palo Alto County. The city covers a total area of about 0.24 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Cylinder?
Cylinder is a small community. Here's a look at how its population has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 118 | — |
| 1910 | 129 | +9.3% |
| 1920 | 174 | +34.9% |
| 1930 | 157 | −9.8% |
| 1940 | 175 | +11.5% |
| 1950 | 143 | −18.3% |
| 1960 | 161 | +12.6% |
| 1970 | 133 | −17.4% |
| 1980 | 119 | −10.5% |
| 1990 | 112 | −5.9% |
| 2000 | 110 | −1.8% |
| 2010 | 88 | −20.0% |
| 2020 | 87 | −1.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 87 people lived in Cylinder. There were 32 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Cylinder was about 41.5 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older. About 20.7% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 21.8% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male (56.3%), and the rest were female (43.7%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 88 people living in Cylinder. There were 39 households. Most people (98.9%) were White.
The average age in 2010 was 47.5 years. About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 19.3% were 65 years or older. The city had more males (55.7%) than females (44.3%) at that time.
Education in Cylinder
Students in Cylinder attend public schools that are part of the Emmetsburg Community School District. This district helps provide education for children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Cylinder (Iowa) para niños
