Diagonal, Iowa facts for kids
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Diagonal, Iowa
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Location of Diagonal, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 344 |
| • Density | 376.78/sq mi (145.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50845
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-21270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394532 |
Diagonal is a small city in Ringgold County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 344 people lived there. The city got its name because two railroad lines crossed each other in a diagonal way near where the town was built.
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Where is Diagonal?
Diagonal is located in the state of Iowa. It's about 5 miles west of a main road called US Route 169. It's also about eight miles northwest of another town called Mount Ayr. The Grand River flows along the east side of the city. The city covers a total area of about 2.37 square kilometers (0.92 square miles), and almost all of it is land.
Who Lives in Diagonal?
This section tells us about the people who live in Diagonal.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 383 | — |
| 1910 | 509 | +32.9% |
| 1920 | 569 | +11.8% |
| 1930 | 577 | +1.4% |
| 1940 | 603 | +4.5% |
| 1950 | 472 | −21.7% |
| 1960 | 443 | −6.1% |
| 1970 | 327 | −26.2% |
| 1980 | 362 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 298 | −17.7% |
| 2000 | 312 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 330 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 344 | +4.2% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 344 people living in Diagonal. There were 115 households and 73 families. The population density was about 145 people per square kilometer (377 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Diagonal were White (93.0%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or more than one race. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Diagonal was 41.7 years old.
- About 24.4% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 31.7% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (50.3%) than males (49.7%).
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 330 people living in Diagonal. There were 119 households and 71 families. The population density was about 141 people per square kilometer (367 people per square mile).
Most of the people were White (97.9%). A small number were African American or Native American.
The average age in the city was 52.8 years.
- About 15.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 36.1% were 65 years old or older.
There were more females (54.8%) than males (45.2%) in 2010.
Schools in Diagonal
The local school district for Diagonal is called the Diagonal Community School District.
Famous People from Diagonal
Some notable people have connections to Diagonal:
- Dick Ives was a basketball player for the University of Iowa who was named an All-American three times.
- Yam Yaryan was a baseball player for the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball. He grew up near Diagonal.
See also
In Spanish: Diagonal (Iowa) para niños
