Dickens, Iowa facts for kids
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Dickens, Iowa
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Location of Dickens, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 146 |
| • Density | 174.85/sq mi (67.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51333
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-21360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455912 |
Dickens is a small city located in Clay County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 146 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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The Story of Dickens
Dickens was started a long time ago, in 1886. Imagine what life was like back then!
Where is Dickens?
Dickens is located in the state of Iowa. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 43.130811 degrees north and -95.020685 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 2.16 square kilometers (0.83 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Dickens?
The number of people living in Dickens changes over time. Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts everyone in the country. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 255 | — | |
| 1920 | 337 | 32.2% | |
| 1930 | 333 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 378 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 311 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 241 | −22.5% | |
| 1970 | 240 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 289 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 214 | −26.0% | |
| 2000 | 202 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 185 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 146 | −21.1% | |
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The 2020 Census
In 2020, the census showed that 146 people lived in Dickens. There were 61 households, which means 61 different homes or groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Dickens were White.
About 28% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Dickens was 44 years old.
- About 18.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 25.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.2% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Dickens than females, with about 55.5% male and 44.5% female.
The 2010 Census
Back in 2010, there were 185 people living in Dickens. There were 72 households. The city's population density was about 220 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White. About 31.9% of households had children under 18. The average age was 37.8 years.
- About 24.9% of residents were under 18.
- About 23.8% were between 25 and 44.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 14.1% were 65 or older.
The gender split was similar to 2020, with more males than females.
Education in Dickens
Students in Dickens attend schools in the Spencer Community School District. Before 2010, Dickens was part of a different school district called South Clay Community School District. That district closed down, and part of it joined the Spencer district.
See also
In Spanish: Dickens (Iowa) para niños
