Denver, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denver, Iowa
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Downtown Denver
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"The Mile Wide City"
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Location of Denver, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Bremer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,919 |
| • Density | 1,131.49/sq mi (436.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50622
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-20035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455885 |
| Website | The City of Denver, Iowa Website |
Denver is a small city in Bremer County, Iowa. It's located in the U.S. state of Iowa. In 2020, about 1,919 people lived there. Denver is part of the larger Waterloo–Cedar Falls area. This area is known as a Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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A Look Back in Time
Denver wasn't always called Denver! It was first known as Jefferson City. The name changed when a special mail service, called the Star Mail Route, started. This service helped towns that didn't have federal mail delivery.
Later, in 1863, a federal post office opened in the town. That's when the name officially changed to Denver. The community became an official city on June 30, 1896.
Where is Denver Located?
Denver is located in Iowa at specific geographic coordinates. These are 42°40′19″N 92°20′1″W / 42.67194°N 92.33361°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.65 square miles (4.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Denver?
The city of Denver has grown over the years. In 1900, only 102 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,919 people.
Denver's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,919 people living in Denver. These people lived in 751 households. About 514 of these households were families. The city had about 1,131 people per square mile.
Most people in Denver are White, making up about 96.1% of the population. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 55.1% of households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Denver was 38.4 years old. About 29.6% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 21.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
Denver's Population in 2010
In 2010, Denver had 1,780 people living in the city. There were 701 households. The population density was about 1,085 people per square mile.
Most residents (98.8%) were White. A small percentage of people were from other racial groups. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.5% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 38.5 years. About 26.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 16.7% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Denver
The city of Denver has its own school system. It is called the Denver Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Denver (Iowa) para niños
