Dana, Iowa facts for kids
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Dana, Iowa
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Location of Dana, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 135.23/sq mi (52.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50064
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-18345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393711 |
Dana is a small city located in Greene County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 38 people. It is a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Dana
Dana became an official town in 1907. It was named after an early settler in the area, Samuel Dana.
Where is Dana?
Dana is a very small city. Its total area is about 0.73 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
People of Dana
The number of people living in Dana has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 183 | — |
| 1920 | 163 | −10.9% |
| 1930 | 195 | +19.6% |
| 1940 | 153 | −21.5% |
| 1950 | 184 | +20.3% |
| 1960 | 123 | −33.2% |
| 1970 | 118 | −4.1% |
| 1980 | 110 | −6.8% |
| 1990 | 71 | −35.5% |
| 2000 | 84 | +18.3% |
| 2010 | 71 | −15.5% |
| 2020 | 38 | −46.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Dana's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 38 people living in Dana. These people made up 12 households and 8 families. The city had about 135 people per square mile.
Most people in Dana were White (84.2%). About 15.8% of the population identified as two or more races. A small group (7.9%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households (33.3%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Dana was 36.5 years old.
Dana's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Dana had 71 people. There were 25 households and 17 families. The population density was about 253 people per square mile.
Most residents (91.5%) were White. About 8.5% were African American. A small number (2.8%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of households had children under 18. The average age was 39.5 years.
Schools in Dana
Students living in Dana attend schools in the Greene County Community School District. This district operates Greene County Elementary, Greene County Middle, and Greene County High schools. All these schools are located in Jefferson.
Years ago, the school districts of Grand Junction and Dana joined together in 1959. They formed the East Greene Community School District. Later, the East Greene and Jefferson–Scranton districts combined. This created the Greene County Community School District on July 1, 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Dana (Iowa) para niños
