Donnellson, Iowa facts for kids
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Donnellson, Iowa
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Downtown Donnellson, Iowa
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"The Heart of Lee County"
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Location of Donnellson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 885 |
| • Density | 695.21/sq mi (268.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52625
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-21810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455954 |
| Website | Donnellson Iowa Website |
Donnellson (pronounced DON-əl-sən) is a small city located in Lee County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 885 people lived there. It is part of the larger Fort Madison-Keokuk area. Donnellson is known as "The Heart of Lee County."
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History of Donnellson
Donnellson started when H. A. Summers surveyed the land for Esten Donnell. The city was named after Esten Donnell. His son, W. R. Donnell, helped build the first structures. He also worked as the local railroad agent and postmaster.
The town began to grow after the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built tracks through it. Donnellson officially became a city on October 25, 1892. At that time, it covered about 120 acres and had around 200 residents.
In 1897, Donnellson got its first firehouse. The city grew quickly between 1900 and 1910. During this time, a telephone system, a cheese factory, an electric light plant, and a water system were all built.
The first school in Donnellson was built in 1915. Today, students from Donnellson and nearby communities like Argyle and Montrose attend schools in the Central Lee Community School District. This district brought all its schools together in one location in 1986.
Donnellson is also home to the Lee County Speedway. This is a dirt oval racetrack that is about 3/8 of a mile long.
Geography of Donnellson
Donnellson is located at coordinates 40°38′36″N 91°33′54″W / 40.64333°N 91.56500°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.26 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 82 | — |
| 1900 | 270 | +229.3% |
| 1910 | 337 | +24.8% |
| 1920 | 456 | +35.3% |
| 1930 | 581 | +27.4% |
| 1940 | 515 | −11.4% |
| 1950 | 589 | +14.4% |
| 1960 | 709 | +20.4% |
| 1970 | 798 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 972 | +21.8% |
| 1990 | 940 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 963 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 912 | −5.3% |
| 2020 | 885 | −3.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Donnellson has changed over the years. In 1880, only 82 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching its highest point of 972 people in 1980. By 2020, the population was 885.
Who Lives in Donnellson?
The population density of Donnellson is about 695 people per square mile (268 people per square kilometer). This means that for every square mile of land, there are about 695 people living there.
Most people in Donnellson are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Donnellson is around 41.5 years old. About 26% of the residents are under 20 years old. This shows that there are many young people in the city. About 22.9% of the residents are 65 years old or older. This means there is also a good number of older adults.
The city has slightly more females than males. About 52.7% of the population is female, and 47.3% is male.
See also
In Spanish: Donnellson (Iowa) para niños
