Danbury, Iowa facts for kids
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Danbury, Iowa
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Location of Danbury, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
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| • Total | 320 |
| • Density | 790.12/sq mi (304.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51019
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-18390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455785 |
Danbury is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 320 people lived there.
Danbury has two churches: St. Mary's Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church. The city also celebrates a special fall event called Corn Days during the harvest season.
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History of Danbury
A post office first opened in Danbury in 1877. The city's name is a mix of two words. It comes from the name of its founder, Daniel Thomas, and the county it is in, Woodbury.
Geography and Location
Danbury is found at 42°14′10″N 95°43′18″W / 42.23611°N 95.72167°W. It is located right next to the Maple River.
The city covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 69 | — |
| 1890 | 423 | +513.0% |
| 1900 | 480 | +13.5% |
| 1910 | 558 | +16.3% |
| 1920 | 677 | +21.3% |
| 1930 | 656 | −3.1% |
| 1940 | 728 | +11.0% |
| 1950 | 601 | −17.4% |
| 1960 | 510 | −15.1% |
| 1970 | 527 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 492 | −6.6% |
| 1990 | 430 | −12.6% |
| 2000 | 384 | −10.7% |
| 2010 | 348 | −9.4% |
| 2020 | 320 | −8.0% |
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Danbury's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 320 people lived in Danbury. There were 150 households and 94 families. The city had about 789 people per square mile.
Most residents were White. A small number of people were Black or African American, or from two or more races. About 21.6% of the people were under 20 years old. The median age was 49.3 years.
Danbury's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Danbury had 348 people. There were 159 households and 96 families. The population density was about 849 people per square mile.
Most people were White. Some residents were Native American or Asian. About 23.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 44.3 years.
Local News and Media
Danbury has its own weekly newspaper called The Danbury Review. Michael Buth publishes the paper, and Lynn Buth creates and edits it. They bought the newspaper in August 1999.
Education in Danbury
Public schools in Danbury are run by the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District. This district was formed in 2012. It combined the Maple Valley district and the Anthon–Oto district.
Emergency Services
Danbury has local services to help keep people safe. The Danbury Fire Department provides fire protection. The Danbury Ambulance Service offers emergency medical help. The Woodbury County Sheriff's Office handles police protection.
See also
In Spanish: Danbury (Iowa) para niños
