Deloit, Iowa facts for kids
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Deloit, Iowa
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Location of Deloit, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| 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 | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 614.25/sq mi (237.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51441
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-19765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394506 |
Deloit is a small city in Crawford County, Iowa. It is located along the Boyer River. In 2020, about 250 people lived there.
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History of Deloit
Deloit was officially planned and marked out in 1899. It was originally named after a city called Beloit, Wisconsin. However, the name was later changed slightly to Deloit.
Geography of Deloit
Deloit is a small city, covering an area of about 1.05 square kilometers (0.41 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Deloit
The number of people living in Deloit has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table and chart below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 103 | — |
| 1910 | 208 | +101.9% |
| 1920 | 260 | +25.0% |
| 1930 | 280 | +7.7% |
| 1940 | 281 | +0.4% |
| 1950 | 235 | −16.4% |
| 1960 | 222 | −5.5% |
| 1970 | 279 | +25.7% |
| 1980 | 345 | +23.7% |
| 1990 | 296 | −14.2% |
| 2000 | 288 | −2.7% |
| 2010 | 264 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | 250 | −5.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Deloit Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 250 people living in Deloit. This included 99 households and 62 families. The city had about 237 people per square kilometer (614 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Deloit were White. About 28.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Deloit was 38 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.6% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.4%), and 47.6% were male.
Deloit Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 264 people living in Deloit. There were 109 households and 71 families. The population density was about 242 people per square kilometer (629 people per square mile).
Most people were White (87.5%). About 22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 36 years. About 25.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.4% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Education in Deloit
Students in Deloit attend public schools operated by the Denison Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Deloit (Iowa) para niños
