Earlville, Iowa facts for kids
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Earlville, Iowa
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Location of Earlville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Incorporated | June 12, 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
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| • Total | 716 |
| • Density | 1,299.46/sq mi (502.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52041
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-23430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456106 |
Earlville is a small city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. It is a friendly community located in the eastern part of Iowa. In 2020, about 716 people lived here.
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History of Earlville
Earlville began in 1857. This was after a railroad was built through the area. The city is named after its first settler, George M. Earl. A post office opened in Earlville in 1858. This helped the new community grow.
Where is Earlville?
Earlville is located in Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 42.482074 degrees North and 91.270456 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Earlville?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 569 | — |
| 1900 | 618 | +8.6% |
| 1910 | 552 | −10.7% |
| 1920 | 619 | +12.1% |
| 1930 | 615 | −0.6% |
| 1940 | 687 | +11.7% |
| 1950 | 661 | −3.8% |
| 1960 | 668 | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 751 | +12.4% |
| 1980 | 844 | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 822 | −2.6% |
| 2000 | 900 | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 812 | −9.8% |
| 2020 | 716 | −11.8% |
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The population of Earlville changes over time. In 2020, there were 716 people living in the city. There were 320 households and 204 families. Most people living in Earlville are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 2.2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Earlville is about 44.9 years. Many people are adults, but there are also young people. About 23.5% of residents are under 20 years old. The city has a nearly equal number of males and females.
Schools in Earlville
The Maquoketa Valley Community School District runs the public schools in the area. This district helps students get a good education. There was also a Catholic school, St. Joseph School, in Earlville. It was part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque.
See also
In Spanish: Earlville (Iowa) para niños
