Dedham, Iowa facts for kids
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Dedham, Iowa
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Location of Dedham, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Carroll |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
| • Density | 405.80/sq mi (156.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51440
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-19450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394484 |
Dedham is a small city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 224 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Dedham
Dedham started in 1881 when a railroad, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, was built through the area. The city was named after Dedham, Massachusetts, a town far away.
St. Joseph Parish Church
A church called St. Joseph Parish was started in 1891 by German and English Catholic families. They built their first church building in 1892. Later, in 1904, they built a bigger church. The church building you see today was officially opened on October 1, 1940.
Geography of Dedham
Dedham is located where two creeks, Brushy Creek and Dedham Creek, meet.
Area and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
City Leadership: Past Mayors
Dedham has had many mayors leading the city since it was founded. A mayor is like the main leader of a city's government.
One of the longest-serving mayors in Dedham's history was Russell W. Axman. He served for 26 years, from 1992 to 2017. The current mayor is Thomas L. Seidl, who started his term in 2022.
People of Dedham: Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 273 | — |
| 1900 | 374 | +37.0% |
| 1910 | 355 | −5.1% |
| 1920 | 360 | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 327 | −9.2% |
| 1940 | 392 | +19.9% |
| 1950 | 360 | −8.2% |
| 1960 | 322 | −10.6% |
| 1970 | 325 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 321 | −1.2% |
| 1990 | 264 | −17.8% |
| 2000 | 280 | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 266 | −5.0% |
| 2020 | 224 | −15.8% |
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Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand who lives in a place, like their age, gender, and family situations.
Dedham's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 224 people living in Dedham. There were 83 households, which means 83 different homes where people lived.
- Most people in Dedham (about 99.1%) were White.
- About 41% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- The average age in Dedham was 32 years old.
- About 33.5% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 16.1% were 65 or older.
- The population was split almost evenly between males (50%) and females (50%).
Dedham's Population in 2010
In 2010, Dedham had 266 people.
- All residents were White.
- About 36.6% of homes had children under 18.
- The average age was 32.3 years.
- About 29.7% of residents were under 18, and 15.4% were 65 or older.
Education in Dedham
Students in Dedham attend schools that are part of the Carroll Community School District. This is the public school system for the area.
See also
In Spanish: Dedham (Iowa) para niños
